Just like that, the 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone. Like every year, there were surprises, both good and bad, throughout all three days. The Bears made some surprising moves of their own, such as taking a surprising linebacker in the fourth round.

There are plenty of opinions among fans on the players selected by Chicago. Here are my own thoughts on all eight players picked by the Bears in the 2025 draft.

Colston Loveland (B-): After weeks of being connected to several different players and possible trades, the Bears stayed at No. 10 and selected Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. To me, this was a pretty underwhelming pick after all the talk leading up to the draft.

I do think Loveland is a good player, but taking a tight end so high feels like a luxury the Bears can’t afford yet. I’m glad they took him over Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, but the two will likely be compared throughout the rest of their careers.

Loveland seems to be a good player and will fit in well with the offense of head coach Ben Johnson. Taking a tight end so high is what’s keeping the grade from being higher.

Luther Burden III (A): While it is another case of drafting a skill player when Chicago should probably be adding to the trenches, it is just impossible to pass up on a talent like Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III. He was projected by many to be a second-round pick and was even the No. 2 receiver on some big boards. 

Burden was incredible in 2023, racking up over 1,200 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. The Mizzou offense had a down year this season, which led to the receiver seeing fewer targets and decreased production. 

However, the receiver still showcased flashes of his immense skill. Burden is big and quick, and pairing him with the evil genius that is Johnson is sure to be a very fun watch next season.

Ozzy Trapilo (B): The Bears finally added to the offensive line with pick No. 56. Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo is a huge human, standing 6-foot-8 and weighing over 300 pounds. He’s a versatile linesman, having played on both the left and right sides in college.

It seems like Trapilo will be more of a developmental player. After what happened with tackle Kiran Amegadjie last season, drafting a developmental tackle could very well come back to bite the Bears. Overall, though, I like this pick and hopefully it lights a fire under left tackle Braxton Jones.

Shemar Turner (B): Chicago added to the trenches with back-to-back picks. Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner is just as versatile as Trapilo. He played all over the defensive line at Texas A&M and could continue to in the NFL.

With Grady Jarrett, Gervon Dexter Sr. and Andrew Billings ahead of him, Turner will likely get a lot of time to learn, both on the bench and on the field. Overall, he should be an energetic player who will get some low-pressure opportunities throughout the season.

Ruben Hyppolite II (F): This pick confused even the most keyed-in experts. Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II wasn’t even in the top-257 for most people. And yet, the Bears took him in the fourth round. He seems to be a high-ceiling prospect, but who knows if he will reach even a sliver of that potential. 

Overall, this pick is a classic Ryan Poles mid-round selection. High-risk, high-reward and probably won’t do much, but you never know.

Zah Frazier (C+): Similar to Hyppolite, UTSA cornerback Zah Frazier is a high-potential player. He stands 6-foot-3 and ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash. Frazier had six interceptions this past season. The corner could certainly earn playing time with an impressive camp and preseason.

With some pretty good starters in the secondary, Frazier will probably play on special teams. However, his athleticism and ball-hawk abilities could see him sneak up the depth chart over the summer.

Luke Newman (C): As has been the theme with most of these later picks, Michigan State offensive lineman Luke Newman is very versatile. He played both tackle and guard in college. He is projected as a guard in the NFL, but his experience at tackle is good for depth. Overall, he will probably ride the bench unless an outside injury forces him to see the field.

Kyle Monangai (A+): Throughout the draft, Bears fans were clamoring for them to take a running back. That came with the very last pick they had, when they selected Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai. His athleticism doesn’t pop out, but his production has been fantastic.

He has over 1,200 yards in the last two seasons as well as eight touchdowns in 2023 and 13 in 2024. Monangai is a great runner and can absolutely make an impact from day one. There isn’t much depth for running backs right now, so Monangai can come in and see playing time right away.

Overall, I think he can be the steal of the draft and a starting running back before next season is over.

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