The Chicago Bears selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they made some moves to get him.
With their first bit of action on the final day of the draft, the Bears traded up from pick No. 129 in a deal with the Carolina Panthers that saw Chicago send picks No. 129 and 144 to the Panthers in exchange for picks No. 124 and 166. Chicago used that pick on Muhammad, adding more depth to the cornerback position.
After going all with all offensive players in the second and third rounds of the draft, the Bears got back to adding to their defense, looking to help replace the loss of cornerback Nahshon Wright, who departed in free agency. In three years with the Texas Longhorns, Muhammad totaled three interceptions and 16 passes defended and has been praised for his coverage ability and route recognition from opposing players.
Here is how the NFL world reacted to the Bears trading up to select Muhammad with the 124th pick:
NFL world reacts to Bears selecting CB Malik Muhammad in 2026 NFL Draft
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears picking CB Malik Muhammad in 2026 NFL Draft
Reporting by Mike Pendleton, Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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