The Chicago Bears hinted for months that they intended to grab some competition at left tackle at some point this offseason. They were true to their word. Continuing an offensive surge in the draft, they collected mammoth Boston College left tackle Ozzy Trapilo with the 56th overall pick. The thing that comes to mind immediately is his pass protection. It improved substantially last season thanks to his polished fundamentals and good athleticism. This falls in line with the type of player Dan Roushar likes to get.

He prefers athletic linemen who are established pass protectors, believing that it is much easier to teach run-blocking than vice versa. There is no question that Trapilo has the physical capability to be a quality starting tackle in the NFL. Prominent offensive line expert Brandon Thorn compared him to Rob Havenstein, the ever-reliable right tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. If Trapilo follows the same trajectory, the Bears just got themselves a really good football player.

With the 56th overall pick in Round 2, the #Bears are choosing Boston College OT Ozzy Trapilo.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) April 26, 2025