The 2026 NFL Draft is bringing a wave of nostalgia to Day 2, and Chicago Bears fans have a special reason to tune in. The NFL has revealed that all 32 teams will have franchise legends or current stars announce their selections, and the Bears' picks will be called by none other than Hall of Fame offensive lineman Jimbo Covert.

Covert, a cornerstone of the legendary 1985 Super Bowl team, spent his entire eight-year career protecting the quarterback's blind side in Chicago. A two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro, his presence at the podium is a powerful nod to the Bears' storied history of dominant trench play—a legacy that today's linemen strive to uphold.

His announcement will carry significant weight for the team's future. As it stands, the Bears hold three pivotal picks on that day: selections No. 57 and No. 60 in the second round—the latter acquired from the Buffalo Bills in the DJ Moore trade—and the No. 89 pick in the third round. When Covert steps up to the mic, he won't just be reading names; he'll be welcoming the next generation of talent to a franchise built on toughness and tradition.