Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Chicago Bears National Draft Grades: Ryan Poles Hit the Jackpot

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The national media has overwhelmingly praised the 2024 draft class of the Chicago Bears. Across 11 different media outlets, the lowest grade given to this draft class was an A-. With only five players selected, it’s highly likely that the Bears secured at least three players who can step into starting roles right away:

(QB)Caleb Williams

(WR)Rome Odunze

(P) Tory Taylor

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Here’s a quick overview of the Bears full 2024 this draft class.

Bears 2024 Final Draft Class

Caleb Williams – Quarterback
Rome Odunze – Wide Receiver
Kiran Amegadjie – Offensive Lineman
Tory Taylor – Punter
Austin Booker – Defensive End

National Grades

Let’s take a look at each of the 11 media outlet’s final grades for the Bears’ 2024 draft class:

PFF: A

NFL.com: A-

USA Today: A+

Sports Illustrated: A+

Associated Press (AP): A+

Sporting News: A-

Fox Sports: A+

Sports Mockery: A

New York Post: A

ESPN: A

The Athletic: A-

Dave
Dave
Dave is a Senior Writer for Sports Mockery, where he’s been covering the Chicago Bears since 2020. He also co-hosts Bears Film Room — one of the fastest-growing Bears podcasts — delivering instant reactions, breaking news, and in-depth analysis every week. Across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, Dave has built a community of more than 80,000 followers who rely on his sharp insights, high-quality film breakdowns, and real-time coverage of everything happening in Chicago.

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