2 Bears named top players under 25
The Athletic recently unveiled a list of the top players under 25 and a couple of Bears were included.
The National Football League is known for nurturing young talent, with rookies and players in their first contracts needing to make an impact early on. Despite the presence of seasoned veterans and stars still performing well into their thirties, teams must quickly secure promising young players for long-term success. This holds especially true for the Chicago Bears, with a notable number of their players under the age of 25 as their careers are just beginning.
Recently, the talent ranking of the top 25 players under 25 for the 2026 season was released by Mike Jones of The Athletic, based on evaluations from two dozen coaches, scouts, and front office personnel. Two Bears players made the list - quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 21 and tackle Darnell Wright at No. 23. While some fans might disagree with Williams' ranking, particularly when considering top quarterbacks Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and C.J.
Stroud ranked higher, the evaluation acknowledges Williams' progress in his second year. Despite his low completion percentage, Williams threw for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions last year while leading the Bears to an 11-6 record with seven fourth-quarter comebacks. Tackle Darnell Wright, coming off his best season as a professional, particularly excelled as a run blocker under a new coaching staff.
He limited opponents to just three sacks, three hits, and 19 pressures in the 2025 season and secured a lucrative four-year extension worth $93 million guaranteed this offseason. The article concludes with the optimistic outlook that if the Bears' offense continues to improve as planned, more young stars will make next year's list heading into the 2027 season.
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