Ozzy Trapilo saw plenty of first-team work over the Bears\u2019 offseason program. The second-round NFL draft pick alternated in at left tackle with Kiran Amegadjie, a decision made to provide quality experience while Braxton Jones recovers from ankle surgery.<\/p>\n
The Boston College product relishes the chance to work with the starting offensive line, even in sessions without pads.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really great opportunity,\u201d Trapilo told reporters in a Tuesday press conference<\/a>. \u201cThis is the perfect time for the coaches to do it, rotate guys in. Like I said, there\u2019s no pads on or anything yet, so they\u2019re really just doing their best to get guys looks, get a feeling for it all. I am going out there every opportunity I get, trying to make the most of it. I think it\u2019s really beneficial to be able to work next to guy that have played in this league.\u201d<\/p>\n Trapilo\u2019s stated goal is to get on the field as fast as possible. That was the case in high school, college and now the pros. His method\u2019s a simple one: show smarts, quality technique and consistency on every practice rep.<\/p>\n That may be enough to challenge Jones this summer. Or maybe not. Trapilo\u2019s the type to keep grinding and fill his assigned role well, no matter what it is.<\/p>\n The Bears drafted some talent that showed well over OTAs and minicamps, offering the possibility that they could make an instant impact. That will be true for some, while others will continue to develop further down the depth chart. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that, especially for those taken in later rounds.<\/p>\n There\u2019s still so much we haven\u2019t seen of these young prospects, but the offseason program has provided some clues for how these players might be used. So has the rest of the roster, which is deep at certain positions.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a quick look at realistic ways the Bears NFL draft picks could be used during their rookie campaign:<\/p>\n TE Colston Loveland (Michigan), No. 10 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: Talent taken in the top 10 are expected to be significant contributors off the jump, and that\u2019s fair to put Loveland in that category. He can line up all over the formation and has the size and separation ability to work well in the passing game. Cole Kmet will still have his opportunities<\/a>, but Loveland will likely be the primary tight end target in the pattern.<\/p>\n WR Luther Burden III (Missouri), No. 39 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: The Bears receiver room is stacked, with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze figuring to play a ton outside. Olamide Zaccheaus is talented and an NFL survivor, always finding ways to earn prominent roles. And then you\u2019ve got Devin Duvernay\u2019s speed, even though he\u2019ll presumptively be a special-teams player. Where does Burden fit into all this? That\u2019ll depend on how he fares this summer learning the offense and executing it in camp after missing most OTAs<\/a>. It still seems likely that both his explosiveness and YAC ability will put him in position for a decent target share. It\u2019ll surely be lower than what he\u2019s used to and lower than what it\u2019ll be in the future, but he\u2019ll find ways to contribute.<\/p>\n OT Ozzy Trapilo (Boston College), No. 56 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: Trapilo will be considered for the starting left tackle gig, but Jones\u2019 experience and savvy should give him the leg up. Being a swing tackle\u2019s not a bad start for a versatile player who can operate on the left and right. If he inspires confidence, the Bears could let Jones\u2019 contract expire and hand Trapilo the job in 2026.<\/p>\n DL Shemar Turner (Texas A&M), No. 62 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: The Bears have lots of talent at defensive tackle, with Grady Jarrett, Gervon Dexter and Andrew Billings set for big roles. Turner could fit into the interior rotation, especially on passing downs, to help pressure the quarterback. Being Jarrett\u2019s primary backup isn\u2019t a bad thing either, as he could learn from one of the best.<\/p>\n LB Ruben Hyppolite (Maryland), No. 132 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: Head coach Ben Johnson singled Hyppolite out as one of the most improved players<\/a> during the spring. He often received first-team work with T.J. Edwards dealing with an injury the last few weeks of the offseason program. He speed is coveted in Dennis Allen\u2019s defense, so he\u2019ll be an option to be a primary reserve behind Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds. He could also be the main strongside linebacker, though that position doesn\u2019t see many snaps in Allen\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n CB Zah Frazier (UTSA), No. 148 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: There isn\u2019t a lot of room at cornerback, with Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Tyrique Stevenson as presumptive starters and Terell Smith a solid reserve. We\u2019re also talking about a fifth-round pick, so a year outside the spotlight developing under position coach Al Harris<\/a> could help a player with the size, speed, ball skills and play strength to excel as a press-man cornerback.<\/p>\n OL Luke Newman (Michigan State), No. 195 overall<\/p>\n Realistic expectation: Newman will get reps at center and guard in camp and will have to fight for a reserve spot with some other talented players. He could slot in as a backup up at guard and the primary backup at center if he can beat Doug Kramer out.<\/p>\n RB Kyle Monangai, (Rutgers), No. 233 overall<\/p>\n