The Bears have done a solid job filling needs in free agency and through trades even before that.

They’ve upgraded their interior offensive line. They’ve added to their defensive line. They’ve supplemented their receiver corps in ways that can help in the slot and with stretching defenses. And, in an underrated way, they’ve fortified their core of special teams players.

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Yet there’s still more to do.

The Bears know that and have impactful NFL draft selections to get this roster right. Here’s where they need the most help, and how they might get it:

SKILL PLAYERS

The Bears offense is in relatively good shape, on paper at least. They’ve got DJ Moore and Rome Odunze outside. They’ve got Jonah Jackson, Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney bolstering their interior offensive line. And while D’Andre Swift didn’t always put his best foot forward during his first season in Chicago, he’s a talented guy and a home-run threat.

All that said, the Bears still need more to operate Ben Johnson’s offense at its highest level. That could come in the first round or beyond. Here are a few options to add explosiveness to the offense up top:

No. 10 overall: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

No. 41 overall: Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

OR

No. 39 overall: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

No. 72 overall: TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon

OR

No. 10 overall: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

No. 41 overall: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami

Thoughts: Those scenarios would help the Bears immediately, while also giving space to help other need. The first option seems like the best and most likely. Landing Warren and Johnson, a physical runner who is dangerous in space, could be a real win for the Bears.

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

There’s little doubt that the interior offensive line is in great shape, and that the Bears could probably go into this season with a solid starting five that’s already on the roster. Braxton Jones’ health and contract status make the left tackle spot somewhat of a question mark. Here’s how they could address that need:

No. 10 overall: Will Campbell, LSU

No. 10 overall (or more likely, in a trade down): Josh Simmons, Ohio State

No. 39 overall: Josh Conerly, Oregon

No. 72 overall: Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

Thoughts: If the Bears are truly interested in upgrading the starting offensive tackle, they need to do it high in the draft. Kiran Amegadjie is a developmental prospect on the roster. They don’t need another. I think they can roll with Braxton Jones at left tackle, and I don’t think Will Campbell falls to No. 10. The others available at that spot aren’t perfect fits. Conerly is intriguing, though, and he’d warrant strong consideration if he makes it to the Bears second round.

DEFENSIVE LINE

The Bears have a solid starting line. Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett, Andrew Billings and Montez Sweat form a formidable front. They’ve got Gervon Dexter and Chris Williams in the rotation, too, but they still need more. Another edge rusher would help, especially in the sub packages when Odeyingbo could slide inside. And you can never have too many defensive tackles, especially with Billings entering a contract year.

This is a deep draft class, so we’ve got options.

No. 10 overall: Mykell Williams, Georgia

No. 10 overall: Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

No. 39 overall: Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

No. 41 overall: Landon Jackson, Arkansas

No. 41 overall: Tyleik Williams, Ohio State

No. 72 overall: Sai’vion Jones, LSU

Thoughts: I’ve mocked Williams to the Bears on multiple occasions, and I think I like him more than most. But he’s a great fit for the Chicago scheme and has great upside. I could see the Bears waiting, though, and Scourton is a solid option in the second round based on his size and ability. If he’s there, I’d take him in a heartbeat. Honestly, that might be a dream scenario to land him there. Williams is a giant human and someone who could anchor a defense. He’d probably cost a second-round pick, but I’d take him and Scourton as a second-round package deal.