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Grading Player Picks For The Chicago Bears 2025 Draft

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Sports Editor Logan Sellers and Assistant Sports Editor Jacob Dachowski take you through each of the Bears’ picks for the 2025 rookie class. Overall, we give the class a grade of B+ The first rookie class for Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is an interesting one. There were surprises early with the pick of Tight End Colston Loveland and many moves made by General Manager Ryan Poles. These are the thoughts and grades of each of the Bears 2025 draft picks from our Sports Editor Logan Sellers and Assistant Sports Editor Jacob Dachowski. This is a great pick by the Bears.

Loveland is a great pass-catching tight end and is a good enough blocking tight end. He’ll be a great asset for young quarterback Caleb Williams as he can help pick up short yardage in the middle of the field. Loveland also excels at getting up to grab contested catches, standing at 6-foot-6. Loveland is also capable of lining up as a wide receiver and causing problems for opposing defensive backs. There was some criticism that came with this pick since the Bears already have a good tight end in Cole Kmet. However Ben Johnson is known for running a lot of 12 personnel, one running back and two tight ends, which makes me think this was a Ben Johnson pick.

The Chicago Bears spent free agency bulking up the offensive line in front of Caleb Williams. Will they continue to build around their young quarterback during the 2025 NFL Draft? Many expect the Bears to add some skill position weapons early in the draft. They are armed with three of the draft's first 41 picks, and the expectation is they may target a top-tier running back, like Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, or a do-it-all tight end like Tyler... Doing so would help take playmaking pressure off Williams as the young quarterback grows into a franchise quarterback at the NFL level. Having a high-end backfield mate or a security blanket over the middle of the field would also go a long way toward helping cut down on the league-leading 68 sacks he took last season.

Of course, Chicago will likely attempt to add depth and talent to its defensive line during a loaded draft for the position group. The Bears already added veterans Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett during free agency, but no Chicago player had more than Montez Sweat's 5.5 sacks last season. Getting another high-end edge player or interior rusher could go a long way toward creating a strong defensive line rotation. How are the Bears addressing these goals during the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are USA TODAY Sports' grades for each of Chicago's selections. The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft with momentum and unusually high expectations.

General Manager Ryan Poles had already retooled the roster through free agency and trades. He provided up-and-coming quarterback Caleb Williams with a stronger supporting cast. As the bright lights of draft weekend hit, though, the Bears had a chance to further fortify their foundation. Poles and his front office made a flurry of bold and surprising picks in their pursuit of sustained contention in the NFC. The Bears’ moves in free agency opened the whole board to the team in the draft, just as Poles said it would. Chicago was no longer shackled by glaring weaknesses but still had strategic needs.

They need to identify a long-term solution at left tackle with Braxton Jones entering a contract year. Additionally, they needed to find a back to pair with D’Andre Swift. Of course, the Bears also wanted more disruption along the defensive line, whether on the edge or inside. Offensive line depth, defensive line juice, another running back, secondary help, and tight end were all on the shopping list. Interestingly, the Bears seemed to tick almost every box. Here we'll try to hand out grades for every pick that the Chicago Bears made in the recent 2025 NFL Draft.

The Bears had eyes on moving up but ultimately stood pat at No. 10. That's where they chose Michigan tight end Colston Loveland over consensus top tight end Tyler Warren. It's a curious decision that raises questions. Loveland is an athletic pass-catcher with natural hands and a wide catch radius. However, Warren was considered a safer, more complete option.

That said, Loveland fits into an offense that is loading up on dynamic weapons. He could eventually thrive alongside Williams. Still, the margin for error at this spot feels slim. Doubling down at wide receiver after drafting Rome Odunze in the first round a year ago seemed strange at first. On the flip side, the talent and fit are undeniable. Luther Burden III is a rugged, versatile weapon.

He can line up all over the formation and create after the catch—much like Deebo Samuel. Burden gives Williams another explosive option and should allow the Bears to dictate matchups. Pairing Burden with DJ Moore and Odunze gives Chicago one of the most exciting young receiver trios in the NFL. Two days before the draft, Colston Loveland was branding calves in Idaho. Now, he's the Bears' first-round pick. He goes one-on-one with FOX 32's Cassie Carlson.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. How did the Bears do? Here's how we grade all eight of the Chicago Bears' selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. This was a bit of a surprise at the moment. Plenty expected Tyler Warren to be the pick. But, after meeting Loveland and seeing how he carries himself, it’s clear that he’s a clear fit for Johnson’s offense.

Johnson told Loveland he sees Sam LaPorta in him. That’s high praise, considering LaPorta was an All-Pro player as a rookie. Loveland is primarily a receiving threat that pairs with Cole Kmet. Loveland is a player who can be utilized in so many different ways: pop passes, leak routes, screen plays, vertically and horizontally. He’s not as talented as a blocker as Kmet or his draft counterpart Tyler Warren, but he can grow in that area while providing an immediate receiving threat. by Nik Shallon | May 1, 2025 | Football, Headlines, NFL, NFL Draft

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It will be interesting to follow this draft class this upcoming season and see how they all turn out. The Athletic has live coverage of Rounds 4-7 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Read more of The Athletic’s coverage from the 2025 NFL Draft: Best Players Available | Rounds 2 & 3 Grades | Day 2 Winners & Losers The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24 with seven picks over the three-day draft. The Bears made Michigan tight end Colston Loveland their top pick at No. 10, giving new head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams a big weapon for the offense.

Interestingly, they passed on Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, whom many mock drafters had pegged to Chicago. On Day 2, they added another dynamic pass catcher in Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th pick. He’ll join DJ Moore and Rome Odunze in what is shaping up as a stellar receiving group. The Bears originally had the 41st pick, but they traded out of that spot with the Buffalo Bills. They received the Nos. 56, 62 and 109 picks for Nos.

41, 72 and 240. With the 56th pick, they addressed the offensive line, taking Boston College tackle Ozzy Trapilo. The 6-foot-8, 316-pounder played right tackle in college, so it remains to be seen where the Bears will ultimately use him and Darnell Wright.

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