Without a pressing need at most positions after free agency, the Bears could help themselves by drafting running back Ashton Jeanty but they may need to do something extra to achieve it.

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In an NFL mock draft from FOX Sports' David Helman, the Broncos moved up from No. 20 overall to No. 13, swapping places with the Miami Dolphins to select Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Denver allowed RB Javonte Williams to leave via free agency. He was then signed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

Had the Bears not taken an aggressive approach in the trade and free-agency market to fix their interior offensive line this offseason, there's no doubt their best player available in the first round would've been an offensive lineman.

Now that the Raiders have their QB in Geno Smith, they can make a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft and pick Ashton Jeanty.

Analysis: Ashton Jeanty's talent can't be denied but even after adding two guards the Bears can't afford to look his way until issues are addressed

Could the New England Patriots make Ashton Jeanty a top 5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? One NFL Mock Draft has the Boise State star going as high as No. 4.

NFL Draft class is stacked with running back talent, and several rookies are expected to make an impact in Year 1. Leading the pack is Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty, who is projected to be selected in the first half of Day 1.

The Chicago Bears have emerged as the favorite to select Boise State star tailback Ashton Jeanty in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In the latest odds from DraftKings, the Bears are +150 to take Jeanty with the No.