Missouri defensive end Zion Young has widely been considered an ideal 2026 NFL Draft target for the Chicago Bears, who hold the No. 25 pick. His fit from need and physical standpoints makes the dot-connecting easy, but what about Texas A&M's Cashius Howell?
Either way, it's become increasingly clear that Chicago will address its lack of edge presence as early as Round 1 after neglecting the position in free agency. Howell hasn't generated the same buzz as Young among Bears fans. The club's defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, who typically covets bigger, powerful players, has been a notable factor in the discourse.