THE PICK IS IN: Bears Select Cornerback Malik Muhammad
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THE PICK IS IN: Bears Select Cornerback Malik Muhammad
"Muhammad can be out-physicaled at times, but he plays with good reaction, quickness, and route instincts, which help him stay attached in man or zone. He projects as a starter, with shades of Greg Newsome II."
"Muhammad has good coverage talent to offset his slender frame. He can man up from press or off and is a plus pattern-matcher, staying in-phase and shadowing break points."
The Chicago Bears traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select cornerback Malik Muhammad from Texas. They exchanged picks with the Carolina Panthers, moving from Nos. 129 and 144 to Nos. 124 and 166. Muhammad excelled at the NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.42 40-yard dash and earning a 9.51 RAS score. Despite not being a primary need, adding depth at cornerback is strategic, especially given the potential for injuries in the secondary. Muhammad is projected as a starter with immediate rotational impact.
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