The Chicago Bears’ 2025 draft class is complete. Along with selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 10 pick, they added seven more players they hope will make an impact.
Here’s a look at the players general manager Ryan Poles selected.
2025 Bears picks
- Round 1, No. 10: Michigan tight end Colston Loveland
- Round 2, No. 39: Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III
- Round 2, No. 56: Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo
- Round 2, No. 62: Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner
- Round 4, No. 132: Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II
- Round 5, No. 169: Texas-San Antonio cornerback Zah Frazier
- Round 6. No. 195: Michigan State offensive lineman Luke Newman
- Round 7, No. 233: Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai
Round 1, No. 10: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
- Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland is tackled by Oregon defensive back Kobe Savage during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (David Guralnick/The Detroit News/TNS)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Colston Loveland being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 pick during the first round of the NFL draft on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Fans attending a Bears draft party at Soldier Field watch highlights of Colston Loveland after the Michigan tight end was selected at No. 10 on April 24, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears tight end Colston Loveland poses for a photograph with his brothers Cayden, left, and Cash after being introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The family of tight end Colston Loveland listen as the Bears first-round draft pick is introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Colston Loveland speaks to the media during the NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 27, 2025 in Indianapolis. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland maneuvers against Arkansas State safety Justin Parks on Sept. 14, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland scores a touchdown against Michigan State on Oct. 21, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (Al Goldis/AP)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland reaches for yardage after a catch as Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings defends in the first half in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears tight end Colston Loveland steps up to the microphone as he is introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Height, weight: 6-6, 248
Why the Bears drafted him
Three offensive tackles — Will Campbell, Armand Membou and Kelvin Banks Jr. — were gone by the time the Bears selected. Running back Ashton Jeanty was also off the board, picked sixth by the Las Vegas Raiders. Still, Poles landed a nice toy for new coach Ben Johnson with a dynamic pass-catcher who should quickly become a friendly target for young quarterback Caleb Williams. Loveland’s 2024 production (56 catches, 582 yards, five touchdowns) wasn’t eye-popping. And per some league talent evaluators, his overall strength registers as merely average. But he is at his best as a route runner, using impressive speed and fluidity to consistently create separation. Loveland can be used as an in-line tight end or spread out wide and should mesh well with the Bears’ other established pass catchers — DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and fellow tight end Cole Kmet. Loveland’s versatility appealed to the Bears, who see the ability to pair him with Kmet in two-tight-end sets while keeping opposing defenses off balance.
In his words
Loveland is thrilled to be joining forces with quarterback Caleb Williams, who quickly called him Thursday night after the Bears made their pick.
“Stud,” Loveland said. “I love his game. Just watching him all throughout college, he is that man. I am super excited. The arm talent on him. He’s super smart. He does everything the right way from what I can tell. I’m looking to build that bond and just get with him to help the Bears win.”
Analyst’s take
“He’s someone who can really, really run. He can get in and out of breaks. Fluid for a bigger guy. He can go get it with a huge catch radius. He’s also tough and physical after the catch. And in the run game he does enough. He stays connected and shows want-to.” — NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah
From the front office
Senior director of player personnel Jeff King, who played tight end in the NFL for eight seasons, is more than qualified to offer expert analysis of what makes Loveland dynamic as a route runner. King lauded Loveland’s smooth footwork and ability to get out of breaks and get back to the ball while distancing himself from his defender. “He gets negative on cuts probably as well as anyone I’ve been around,” he said.
King also likened Loveland to former Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap, who King played with for two seasons in Arizona. “He’s able to seperate at the top like that,” King said. “I’m not putting him in the Hall of Fame yet or (calling him) a Ring of Honor-type player. But those types of skills as a separator is what stands out.”
You should know
Loveland grew up in Gooding, Idaho, (population 3,802) and was a four-year varsity standout at Gooding High School, where he set a single-game record for receptions with 19. His small-town origins are quite the contrast to the landscape he will walk into in Chicago. But King lauded Loveland for his personality. “You get the feel of Gooding, Idaho,” he said. “Tough, smart. But he has a presence. He’s competitive. All the things we’re trying to build here, he encompasses as a person.”
Round 2, No. 39: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs a drill at the scouting combine on March 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. (George Walker IV/AP)
Height, weight: 6-0, 206
Why the Bears drafted him
No one can accuse the Bears of not providing quarterback Caleb Williams with enough weaponry. In Burden, the Bears landed a dynamic pass catcher with impressive run-after-catch ability. Burden can be effective in the slot and should be a solid complement to fellow receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. Burden has drawn comparisons to Stefon Diggs for his ability to separate and for his explosiveness with the ball in hands. Burden’s best season was in 2023, when he recorded 86 catches for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns. Last season, he totaled 61 catches, 676 yards and six touchdowns.
In his words
Burden was hoping to be a first-round pick and grew agitated when he was still not selected by the conclusion of Thursday night’s proceedings. So he went to Missouri’s football facility for a late-night workout — with his girlfriend operating the JUGS machine. “To clear my head, pretty much,” Burden said. “The field is an escape for me. Always has been. And I needed to hit the field to clear my head for (Friday).”
Burden felt considerably more positive when he was finally drafted in Round 2. But the call from the Bears, with whom he had very little contact during the predraft process, caught him off guard. “It’s surprising,” he said.
Analyst’s take
“Chicago is poised to take off. Think of Amon-Ra St. Brown and what Ben Johnson did with him in Detroit. That’s Luther Burden. He’s the guy who can run the jet sweeps. He is going to own the middle of the field, catch-and-run situations. Tunnel screens. Rocket screens. He is eclectic. Lightning in a bottle. It’s an embarrassment of riches, quite honestly, on paper in Chicago. There is no excuse anymore.” — ESPN analyst Louis Riddick
From the front office
One of the bigger knocks on Burden’s game is a lack of refinement in his route running, something the Bears believe they can address and improve quickly. “It’s just nuance and set up,” director of college scouting Breck Ackley said Friday night.
To that end, the Bears are excited about uniting Burden with new receivers coach Antwaan Randle El.
“When you get chance to see Coach Randle El coach on the grass, he teaches guys how to run routes,” Ackley said. “He has a really good feel for it. He obviously was able to do that himself (as a player). So for Luther, all the physical skill set is there. It’s just a feel. Understanding when to drop your weight. The details of it. The yardage. They’re obviously going to be very particular about that. For him it’s just homing in on those things. But from our end as scouts, you look and say ‘All of the ability is there to drop his weight. All of the burst is there. All of the speed (is there).’ So our job is to say, yes, he can develop as a route runner.”
You should know
Burden was selected with the second-round pick the Bears received from Carolina as part of the well-documented March 2023 trade that sent the No. 1 pick to the Panthers. In return, the Bears received a treasure chest of compensation that has now netted them Moore, Williams, offensive tackle Darnell Wright, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and punter Tory Taylor.
Round 2, No. 56: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo anchors the line during a game against Louisville on Oct. 25, 2024, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (Greg M. Cooper/AP)
Height, weight: 6-8, 316
Why the Bears drafted him
The Bears selected Trapilo after trading down from the No. 41 pick in a swap with the Buffalo Bills. The Bears received the Nos. 56, 62 and 109 picks in exchange for Nos. 41, 72 and 240.
Trapilo played both right and left tackle at Boston College and earned first-team All-ACC honors last season. At the scouting combine in February, Bears general manager Ryan Poles suggested that starting left tackle Braxton Jones would have competition at the position, but until Friday night, it had not materialized. In adding Trapilo, the Bears have a massive, versatile tackle who could compete for playing time.
In his words
Trapilo’s size jumps out, but he believes his athleticism is overlooked.
“The size can be deceptive because you see a guy who’s so big and you might think immediately they might not be an athlete, they might not move as well,” he said. “I think I do a good job footwork-wise, hand placement, sort of those athletic traits. I think I’m pretty well-rounded as a player. That’s something that I really work on. Being taller, it doesn’t all come natural to me, but putting in the work, day in, day out, has really helped elevate my game to be well-rounded.”
Trapilo said he feels comfortable at either right or left tackle, adding that his goal is to “get on the field as soon as possible.”
Analyst’s take
“Huge. He’s a Day 1 starter. My comp was (pro wrestler) Big John Studd. Rob Havenstein was someone he reminded me of who’s a plug-and-play right tackle. He’s a little bit tight-hipped but someone who can lock out and control guys. As a rusher, when he sees that rush, he’s able to lock them out with his length and able to control them. The bend is not elite, but someone who does stay off the ground.” — NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah
From the front office
Bears director of player personnel Trey Koziol said Trapilo’s consistency and dependability stood out. Koziol believes Trapilo moves well for a big man, and the Bears think he’s capable of playing on either the left or right side.
“We love the group of guys that we have in the room right now,” Koziol said. “Obviously, we made a lot of additions in the offseason, but I think the plan right now is to get into OTAs and to get into camp and see what our best five, what that combination looks like. But we feel highly that this is a guy that’s going to come in and compete for a spot.”
You should know
Trapilo’s father, Steve, played at Boston College in the 1980s and was an All-American offensive lineman. The New Orleans Saints selected the elder Trapilo with a fourth-round pick in 1987, and he played in 57 games for them from 1987-92. Ozzy followed in his father’s footsteps, first playing at Boston College High and later at Boston College. Steve died of a heart attack in 2004 when Ozzy was 2.
Round 2, No. 62: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
Height, weight: 6-3, 290
Why the Bears drafted him
After using their first three picks of this draft on offense, the Bears added reinforcement to the interior of their defensive line with Turner, who has an explosive first step and a reputation as a powerful and aggressive defensive tackle. He was a three-year starter at Texas A&M and will bring an attacking mentality to the defensive front. The Bears signed Grady Jarrett in free agency to be a starter on the interior of the line, but remain determined to create a deep rotation up front. Turner slots in as a versatile and relentless disruptor who has previous experience playing on the edge but moved inside for more opportunity.
In his words
Turner plays with an undeniable edge. But he has gotten himself into trouble with a lack of discipline at times. He had a high-profile ejection during a 2023 game against Mississippi after punching a Rebels lineman between the legs. Turner also was flagged seven times last season for personal fouls. So he will arrive at Halas Hall acknowledging the need to play with an edge but under control.
“Man,” Turner said Friday night, “playing with an edge, being an edgy guy, playing with fire like that is always good. But you have to know how to control it. And you can’t let it control you. So I feel like it’s key to keep it at a certain level. Like right on the line. If I can stay right on that line but just don’t cross it, I’ll have a great career.”
Analyst’s take
“This is an explosive three-technique (tackle) who can get up the field and really has some power. … He is someone who has a lot in his body. And I think when he’s healthy, you’re going to see an even better player.” — NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah
From the front office
Bears director of player personnel Trey Koziol labeled Turner’s playing style as “violent,” a common adjective attached to the defensive tackle’s scouting report. Koziol also said the Bears understand the tenacity Turner has and realize his high-energy approach has occasionally gotten him into trouble. “I’ll tell you what,” Koziol said, “with a defensive lineman, I’d much rather be ‘Whoa!’ than ‘Go!’ But that’s something the coaches will discuss with him when the time is appropriate. I love the way he plays and would never want to tell anybody to reel it back. Go out there and be you.”
You should know
Turner suffered a stress fracture in his leg last summer and had a rod inserted to address the issue. He played through some discomfort last season but then couldn’t participate in the Senior Bowl in January as he worked to get the bone to heal fully.
Round 4, No. 132: Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is pressured by Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II during the second half on Oct. 19, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell)
Height, weight: 5-11, 236
Why the Bears drafted him
Speed. Speed. Speed. While the Bears may have had much more pressing needs at other positions — running back, safety and edge rusher among them — Hyppolite became the target thanks to his elite burst and ability to cover ground sideline to sideline in the middle level of the defense. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds at his pro day and was accomplished in his college career as both a run stopper and a coverage linebacker.
He may have to take on a heightened role on special teams initially and will require added physicality to emerge as a dependable NFL-level defender. But the Bears are betting on coordinator Dennis Allen to create a vision for development for Hyppolite.
In his words
Hyppolite thoroughly enjoyed his pre-draft visit to Halas Hall earlier this month, feeling like he quickly made strong connections with the coaching staff and front office. “Chicago felt like home for me,” he said. The Bears enjoyed the meeting as well and believe they have now landed a high-character player who can add depth to their linebacking corps.
As for what Hyppolite was hoping to sell the Bears on during his visit? “That I was a smart player, that I knew my defense and that I could talk ball at a very highly effective rate,” Hyppolite said.
Analyst’s take
“He looks like he had rocket launchers attached to his cleats. This guy fires out of a cannon with some legit speed. He’s a very loose and natural coverage player. … And you watch him against some high-level competition — the likes of Oregon and Penn State — and he’s just making plays, patrolling sideline to sideline.” — ESPN’s Field Yates
From the front office
In addition to Hyppolite’s top-tier speed, the Bears were attracted to his toughness, instincts and energy. “Maryland is more of a player-led culture,” Bears assistant director of college scouting Francis St. Paul said Saturday. “And he’s one of the guys who led it. He really takes the reins. He’s not only just a good leader, he’s going to be a good follower.”
You should know
Hyppolite’s recorded 40 at his Maryland pro day (4.42 seconds) would have ranked as a top-five time among linebackers all time at the NFL combine. But he didn’t receive an invite. “I expected that,” he said. “I expected to run around that time.”
Round 5, No. 169: Zah Frazier, CB, Texas-San Antonio
Height, weight: 6-3, 186
Why the Bears drafted him
Frazier has a great combination of height, length and speed, clocking the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine in 4.36 seconds. He has great wingspan with 32 7/8-inch arms and was very productive last season with six interceptions and 15 pass breakups in 12 games (10 starts) for UTSA. The size and length were attractive, and he’s best in man-to-man coverage, so that made him appealing to coordinator Dennis Allen and the rest of the defensive staff. Frazier turns 25 early in the season and he had only one year at UTSA as a starter (academic issues kept him off the field in 2023), but the production made him the kind of developmental prospect teams circle on Day 3.
In his words
“I would say just having the preparation,” Frazier said when asked about how everything clicked for him last fall. “Having my (2023) season taken away from me due to academics, it was an unfortunate situation that was out of my control. So I had to deal with that. I had to learn how to fight through some more adversity that I’ve never been through. And that actually helped me prepare for the field as well because going through stuff on and off the field only helps you in the end.
“It only helps you get better when you come through a time where you hit a wall and you got to go back to what was clicking when you was in that good place, the good, happy place that you’ve been in to succeed. So I had to find a happy place and I had to find a routine that I can go with every day and that helped me. It definitely showed for sure.”
Analyst’s take
“In Zah Frazier, the Bears got one of the most unique DB athletes in the 2025 class. At 6-3, Frazier ran a blazing 4.36 at the NFL combine, and that rare speed and movement ability shows up on film. He stood out all week (at the East-West Shrine Game) long, with great timing, recognition and ability to stay in phase as a press cornerback. He’ll draw many comparisons to former UTSA Day 3 CB Tariq Woolen.” — East-West Shrine director of football operations Eric Galko on X
From the front office
“You certainly do,” director of player personnel Trey Koziol said when asked if teams look at a prospect’s age differently now. “You’re talking about fifth- and sixth- and in some cases seventh-year players now, where in the past that was unheard of unless they had a lot of medical issues. I think you definitely, especially the last three drafts, you’ve had to kind of revisit that whole age metric ’cause it has changed quite a bit.
“You guys will get to see it when you get to know him. But outgoing, just really self-aware, a mature kid. Obviously, he had to kind of take the long route to the NFL going from Southern Illinois to Coffeyville to UTSA and now here. Has a lot of life experience under his belt, but we absolutely loved having him in the building. He’s a really great human being.”
You should know
Frazier started his college career in 2019 at Southern Illinois and appeared in only four games. The Salukis wanted him to play safety and he preferred cornerback, so he transferred to Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College. From there, Frazier had considerable interest and went to Kentucky before reversing course and landing at Texas-San Antonio in 2022.
Round 6, No. 195: Luke Newman, OL, Michigan State
Michigan State offensive lineman Luke Newman. (Michigan State Athletics via Detroit News)
Height, weight: 6-3, 312
Why the Bears drafted him
After selecting offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo on Friday, the Bears added depth to the line. Newman started 12 games at left guard in 2024, his lone season in East Lansing, and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention. Before transferring to Michigan State, he started 37 consecutive games at left tackle for Holy Cross and was twice named an FCS All-American.
The Bears added some premier talent at both guard spots in March when they traded for Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney, but teams can’t have too many big bodies along the interior. Newman isn’t a huge lineman, but he impressed in his lone Big Ten season. Newman isn’t a huge lineman — his 31-inch arms, in particular, are shorter than ideal — but he impressed during his lone Big Ten season. He likely will remain at guard or potentially could play center in the NFL. The Bears like his ability to play multiple spots along the interior.
In his words
In transferring to Michigan State, Newman wanted to test himself, and as a Michigan native who grew up outside Detroit, he had a chance to play closer to home. Still, it was tough leaving Holy Cross. “That’s the place that gave me my first shot and let me get my foot in the door,” Newman said.
He also grew up as a Lions fan, and the chance to play for Ben Johnson has him fired up. “Grateful enough to come down to Chicago for a visit (before the draft),” Newman said. “He’s a competitor, he loves to win, he loves to grind.”
Analyst’s take
“(He) has played across the offensive line in his career at an extremely high level and efficiently. At the Shrine Bowl, he showcased the ability to be a high-end pass blocker at both guard spots and at center. (The) Bears added three veterans for their starting interior offensive line and Newman can become the top backup to all three.” — East-West Shrine Bowl director of football operations Eric Galko on X
From the front office
Bears director of college scouting Breck Ackley was impressed with Newman’s ability to play center at the Shrine Bowl in January. That helped his draft stock in the eyes of the Bears.
“That’s really when it kind of piqued the interest,” Ackley said. “The versatility piece and then after that, (he had a) really good pro day. So he was one of those guys that, kind of as you went through the process, he checked every box and did everything right.”
You should know
Newman was not invited to the scouting combine in February, but his pro-day numbers indicated he would’ve been one of the most athletic offensive linemen in the draft. He recorded a 5.08-second 40-yard dash time and a 35-inch vertical jump. Newman said he believes his athleticism makes up for his shorter arms.
Round 7, No. 233: Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai
Rutgers’ Kyle Monangai runs for a touchdown against Miami during the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28, 2023, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Height, weight: 5-8, 211
Why the Bears drafted him
The Bears had every intent of adding to their backfield within this draft class. But the board didn’t quite break in ideal fashion throughout the last three days. Twenty-one backs were taken before the Bears finally landed one in Monangai, who rushed for 3,221 yards over three seasons at Rutgers. Monangai runs hard, but there will be questions about his speed and power as he transitions to the highest level of the sport. Bears coaches will lean into Monangai’s decisiveness as a runner, his overall durability and his willingness to dig in as a pass protector. The quest to develop him into more than a special teams contributor will begin under the watch of running backs coach Eric Bieniemy.
In his words
Even with 707 career touches in four seasons at Rutgers, Monangai never fumbled, taking incredible pride in his ball security and heeding the directive of Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano. “Anybody who has played Rutgers football understands the importance of protecting the football,” Monangai said. “For anybody who carried it, that was the No. 1 thing. So the way you see me carrying the ball throughout my college career was something that was preached, something I worked hard on with grip strength in my hands and things of that nature.”
Monangai also expressed excitement Saturday evening in his opportunity to join a Ben Johnson-designed offense that prioritizes the running game. “I can’t wait to get started learning the playbook and getting out on the field,” he said.
You should know
Monangai’s older brother Kevin had a standout college career at Villanova and then had stints on the practice squads of the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings and later went on to coach with the New York Giants. Kevin remains a strong sounding board for Kyle. “He’s been with me this whole time, since I started playing this game,” Kyle said. “And it’s going to stay that way with the knowledge and wisdom he can give me. He has helped me through this process with the mentality side of it. … And it’s about the professionalism of it. Now I’m in the National Football League. I’m playing with that shield. I’m representing an organization. I’m playing for the Bears. And it’s not college anymore. It’s definitely not high school. So you have to take on a pro mindset and come to work every day.”
Originally Published: April 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM CDT
