Why Jon Gruden’s Pre-Draft Take On Zavion Thomas Changes The Bears’ Pick

The Chicago Bears came under fire for their approach to day two of the 2026 draft. While most understood the selection of center Logan Jones in the 2nd round, that changed in the 3rd. Taking tight end Sam Roush at #69 was bad enough, but the real bombshell came at #89 when they grabbed Zavion Thomas. Draft experts had ranked the LSU wide receiver as a late-round prospect. You could probably get him in the 7th round. So taking him in the 3rd was an egregious reach. What possessed the Bears to do this when they could’ve just waited?