{"id":1903,"date":"2025-04-26T18:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T18:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1903\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T18:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T18:09:25","slug":"who-did-the-chicago-bears-select-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1903\/","title":{"rendered":"Who did the Chicago Bears select?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears entered draft weekend teeming with optimism, confident the capital they had to work with could produce significant results in their ongoing process to build a playoff roster. The festivities began Thursday night with general manager Ryan Poles selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland<\/a> with the No. 10 pick.<\/p>\n

As the Bears continue to assemble their 2025 draft class, the Tribune is offering a pick-by-pick snapshot of what each player added to the roster has to offer.<\/p>\n

2025 Bears picks<\/p>\n

Round 4, No. 132: Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland
\n\"SouthernSouthern 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)<\/p>\n

Height, weight: 5-11, 236<\/p>\n

Why the Bears drafted him<\/p>\n

Speed. Speed. Speed. While the Bears may have had much more pressing needs at other positions \u2014 running back, safety and edge rusher among them \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Analyst\u2019s take<\/p>\n

\u201cHe looks like he had rocket launchers attached to his cleats. This guy fires out of a cannon with some legit speed. He\u2019s a very loose and natural coverage player. \u2026 And you watch him against some high-level competition \u2014 the likes of Oregon and Penn State \u2014 and he\u2019s just making plays, patrolling sideline to sideline.\u201d \u2014 ESPN\u2019s Field Yates<\/p>\n

Round 2, No. 62: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
\n\"TexasTexas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) attacks against Arkansas offensive lineman Keyshawn Blackstock on Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortez\/AP)<\/p>\n

Height, weight: 6-3, 290<\/p>\n

Why the Bears drafted him<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In his words<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cMan,\u201d Turner said Friday night, \u201cplaying 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\u2019t let it control you. So I feel like it\u2019s key to keep it at a certain level. Like right on the line. If I can stay right on that line but just don\u2019t cross it, I\u2019ll have a great career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Analyst\u2019s take<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an explosive three-technique (tackle) who can get up the field and really has some power. \u2026 He is someone who has a lot in his body. And I think when he\u2019s healthy, you\u2019re going to see an even better player.\u201d \u2014 NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah<\/p>\n

From the front office<\/p>\n

Bears director of player personnel Trey Koziol labeled Turner\u2019s playing style as \u201cviolent,\u201d a common adjective attached to the defensive tackle\u2019s scouting report. Koziol also said the Bears understand the tenacity Turner has and realize his high-energy approach has occasionally gotten him into trouble. \u201cI\u2019ll tell you what,\u201d Koziol said, \u201cwith a defensive lineman, I\u2019d much rather be \u2018Whoa!\u2019 than \u2018Go!\u2019 But that\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

You should know<\/p>\n

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\u2019t participate in the Senior Bowl in January as he worked to get the bone to heal fully.<\/p>\n

Round 2, No. 56: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
\n\"BostonBoston 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)<\/p>\n

Height, weight: 6-8, 316<\/p>\n

Why the Bears drafted him<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In his words<\/p>\n

Trapilo\u2019s size jumps out, but he believes his athleticism is overlooked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe size can be deceptive because you see a guy who\u2019s so big and you might think immediately they might not be an athlete, they might not move as well,\u201d he said. \u201cI think I do a good job footwork-wise, hand placement, sort of those athletic traits. I think I\u2019m pretty well-rounded as a player. That\u2019s something that I really work on. Being taller, it doesn\u2019t all come natural to me, but putting in the work, day in, day out, has really helped elevate my game to be well-rounded.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trapilo said he feels comfortable at either right or left tackle, adding that his goal is to \u201cget on the field as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Analyst\u2019s take<\/p>\n

\u201cHuge. He\u2019s a Day 1 starter. My comp was (pro wrestler) Big John Studd. Rob Havenstein was someone he reminded me of who\u2019s a plug-and-play right tackle. He\u2019s a little bit tight-hipped but someone who can lock out and control guys. As a rusher, when he sees that rush, he\u2019s 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.\u201d \u2014 NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah<\/p>\n

From the front office<\/p>\n

Bears director of player personnel Trey Koziol said Trapilo\u2019s consistency and dependability stood out. Koziol believes Trapilo moves well for a big man, and the Bears think he\u2019s capable of playing on either the left or right side.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love the group of guys that we have in the room right now,\u201d Koziol said. \u201cObviously, 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\u2019s going to come in and compete for a spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

You should know<\/p>\n

Trapilo\u2019s 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\u2019s footsteps, first playing at Boston College High and later at Boston College. Steve died of a heart attack in 2004 when Ozzy was 2.<\/p>\n

Round 2, No. 39: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
\n\"MissouriMissouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs a drill at the scouting combine on March 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. (George Walker IV\/AP)<\/p>\n

Height, weight: 6-0, 206<\/p>\n

Why the Bears drafted him<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

In his words<\/p>\n

Burden was hoping to be a first-round pick and grew agitated when he was still not selected by the conclusion of Thursday night\u2019s proceedings. So he went to Missouri\u2019s football facility for a late-night workout \u2014 with his girlfriend operating the JUGS machine. \u201cTo clear my head, pretty much,\u201d Burden said. \u201cThe field is an escape for me. Always has been. And I needed to hit the field to clear my head for (Friday).\u201d<\/p>\n

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. \u201cIt\u2019s surprising,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Analyst\u2019s take<\/p>\n

\u201cChicago is poised to take off. Think of Amon-Ra St. Brown and what Ben Johnson did with him in Detroit. That\u2019s Luther Burden. He\u2019s 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\u2019s an embarrassment of riches, quite honestly, on paper in Chicago. There is no excuse anymore.\u201d \u2014 ESPN analyst Louis Riddick<\/p>\n

Column: In Round 2 bid to raise competition, Chicago Bears surprise WR Luther Burden III \u2014 then add two big men<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

From the front office<\/p>\n

One of the bigger knocks on Burden\u2019s game is a lack of refinement in his route running, something the Bears believe they can address and improve quickly. \u201cIt\u2019s just nuance and set up,\u201d director of college scouting Breck Ackley said Friday night.<\/p>\n

To that end, the Bears are excited about uniting Burden with new receivers coach Antwaan Randle El<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you get chance to see Coach Randle El coach on the grass, he teaches guys how to run routes,\u201d Ackley said. \u201cHe 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\u2019s just a feel. Understanding when to drop your weight. The details of it. The yardage. They\u2019re obviously going to be very particular about that. For him it\u2019s just homing in on those things. But from our end as scouts, you look and say \u2018All of the ability is there to drop his weight. All of the burst is there. All of the speed (is there).\u2019 So our job is to say, yes, he can develop as a route runner.\u201d<\/p>\n

You should know<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Round 1, No. 10: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
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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)<\/p>\n

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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)<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"NFL<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Fans<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Bears<\/p>\n

Bears tight end Colston Loveland poses for a photograph with his brothers Cayden, left, and Cash after being introduced at Halas Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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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)<\/p>\n

\"Colston<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland maneuvers against Arkansas State safety Justin Parks on Sept. 14, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo\/Al Goldis)<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland scores a touchdown against Michigan State on Oct. 21, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (Al Goldis\/AP)<\/p>\n

\"Michigan<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Bears<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Tight<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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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)<\/p>\n

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Height, weight: 6-6, 248<\/p>\n

Why the Bears drafted him<\/p>\n

Three offensive tackles \u2014 Will Campbell, Armand Membou and Kelvin Banks Jr. \u2014 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<\/a> who should quickly become a friendly target for young quarterback Caleb Williams. Loveland\u2019s 2024 production (56 catches, 582 yards, five touchdowns) wasn\u2019t 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\u2019 other established pass catchers \u2014 DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and fellow tight end Cole Kmet. Loveland\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

In his words<\/p>\n

Loveland is thrilled to be joining forces with quarterback Caleb Williams<\/a>, who quickly called him Thursday night after the Bears made their pick.<\/p>\n

\u201cStud,\u201d Loveland said. \u201cI love his game. Just watching him all throughout college, he is that man. I am super excited. The arm talent on him. He\u2019s super smart. He does everything the right way from what I can tell. I\u2019m looking to build that bond and just get with him to help the Bears win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears 1st-round pick Colston Loveland aims to bring a small-town work ethic to the big NFL stage<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Analyst\u2019s take<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s 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\u2019s also tough and physical after the catch. And in the run game he does enough. He stays connected and shows want-to.\u201d \u2014 NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah<\/p>\n

From the front office<\/p>\n

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\u2019s smooth footwork and ability to get out of breaks and get back to the ball while distancing himself from his defender. \u201cHe gets negative on cuts probably as well as anyone I\u2019ve been around,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

King also likened Loveland to former Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap, who King played with for two seasons in Arizona. \u201cHe\u2019s able to seperate at the top like that,\u201d King said. \u201cI\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Column: With top OTs gone, Chicago Bears draft dynamic TE Colston Loveland \u2014 who can make them more innovative<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

You should know<\/p>\n

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. \u201cYou get the feel of Gooding, Idaho,\u201d he said. \u201cTough, smart. But he has a presence. He\u2019s competitive. All the things we\u2019re trying to build here, he encompasses as a person.\u201d<\/p>\n

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