Bears listed as 'ideal pick' for 4,769-yard rusher

Daniel Fisher

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The Chicago Bears hold the No. 10 pick in this year's NFL Draft, and they could add another great playmaker for quarterback Caleb Williams.

Chicago must ensure the team surrounds Williams with enough talent so he can succeed in his second season, and adding maybe the best offensive playmaker in the class could help.

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton thinks Boise State's running back Ashton Jeanty could be an "ideal pick" for the Bears.

"The Chicago Bears will get back to a physical brand of football under new head coach Ben Johnson, who led a top-six rushing offense as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator in 2023 and 2024," Moton wrote. "During Johnson's time in the Motor City, the Lions drafted Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 draft, raising eyebrows regarding position value. Nonetheless, Gibbs put together two Pro Bowl seasons as a key contributor in Johnson's offense. According to ESPN's Matt Miller, the Bears 'love' Ashton Jeanty, which makes sense with Johnson's track record of featuring the run game in Detroit.  In Chicago, Johnson can build a strong ground game with a top running back from this year's class."

Jeanty rushed for 4,769 yards and 50 touchdowns in 40 games at Boise State, and if the Bears draft him, he could be the game-changer the Bears need out of the backfield.

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Daniel Fisher

Daniel Fisher is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. Since graduating from Franklin University, he has covered the NFL and college football for several outlets, focusing on the Bills and Penn State. Daniel is a major sports fan and grew up rooting for the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, Blue Jackets and Ohio State.