2026 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears wrap up final day with 3 defensive selections

ByDionne Miller and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Chicago Bears wrap up 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday as the Chicago Bears made more selections in rounds five and six, adding to their defense.

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The Bears selected Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad with the 124th overall pick in the fourth round.

The Bears selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with the 166th overall pick in the fifth round.

The Bears selected Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg with the 1213th overall pick in the sixth round after trading up from their original picks, the 239 and 241st in the seventh round.

The Chicago Bears picked defenders Malik Muhammad, Keyshaun Elliott and Jordan van den Berg in the NFL Draft Saturday, who join Dillon Thieneman.
The Chicago Bears picked defenders Malik Muhammad, Keyshaun Elliott and Jordan van den Berg in the NFL Draft Saturday, who join Dillon Thieneman.

The Bears made three draft picks on Friday, all on offense.

The Bears added a much-needed center with their second-round pick, Logan Jones, out of Iowa.

They then added Stanford tight end Sam Roush and LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round.

They all add to the draft class led by safety Dillon Thieneman, who arrived at Halas Hall on Friday after being drafted in the first round Thursday night.

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