Multi-faceted threats like TCU's Savion Williams and elite speedster Isaiah Bond are projected to be available in the third round, where the Bears hold the No. 72 overall pick.

Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is projected to be the first wideout off the board. Travis Hunter has declared as a cornerback, but the Colorado two-way star plans to work out at both positions at the Big 12 Pro Day.

In 2024, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy smashed the previous combine record in the 40-yard dash. He not only became the fastest receiver in combine history, but also the fastest player in the event all time. Worthy's 4.21 40 bested John Ross's mark of 4.22 from 2017.