Fun facts about the Chicago Bears' 2025 draft picks
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Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) celebrates his touchdown catch during a game in 2024. Photo: Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Chicago Bears added eight players in the 2025 NFL Draft, loading up on playmakers that could help new head coach Ben Johnson's offense.
State of play: Most analysts gave the Bears positive reviews, especially for the top two picks, who should make an impact on day one.
We've collected eight fun facts to help you get to know the future stars:
Colston Loveland (Michigan)
On draft day, Bears fans were flummoxed on why the Bears would pick a tight end instead of other positions of need.
Yes, but: After the dust has settled, fans are licking their chops anticipating what Loveland can do in this new Bears offense.
Fun fact: Loveland grew up on a farm in Gooding, Idaho.
Luther Burden III (Missouri)
Burden was one of the fastest wide receivers in the draft and gives something the Bears have lacked: a deep threat.
- Caleb Williams now has DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Burden to stretch defenses, which could open up the running game.
Fun fact: He hosts a YouTube channel with his girlfriend and hosts a show called "Cooking it up with Luther & Kendall."
- He also has his face on the bag of the popular Missouri potato chips, Red Hot Riplets.
Ozzy Trapilo (Boston College)
Trapilo is a 6'8", 316-pound offensive tackle who can play both on the right and left side, giving Ben Johnson some flexibility up front.
Fun fact: He becomes the tallest offensive lineman on the roster.
- Also, his father, Steve Trapilo, played for the New Orleans Saints.
Shemar Turner (Texas A&M)
Turner can play both the defensive tackle and the defensive end position, which makes him a huge asset for the Bears' defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
Fun fact: Turner played high school football in DeSoto, Texas. The school has produced several NFL players, including star linebacker Von Miller.
Ruben Hyppolite II (Maryland)
The linebacker has a chance to be a starter on this Bears defense because he is lightning fast. He ran a 4.39 at the NFL combine. That is a faster time than many wide receivers.
Fun fact: He's an entrepreneur, too. He developed new technology and sports equipment to safeguard against traumatic brain injuries with his company.
Zah Frazier (Texas-San Antonio)
Frazier is a ball-hawking cornerback who ranked second in interceptions (6) in all of the FBS last season.
Fun fact: Before UTSA, Frazier played for Southern Illinois University.
Luke Newman (Michigan State)
Newman may have been picked late in the draft, but analysts believe the Bears got a steal. He could be a backup for the interior line.
Fun fact: In the Senior Bowl, Newman played right guard, left guard and center.
Kyle Monangai (Rutgers)
The Bears were expected to draft a running back, but they passed on the top backs and selected Monangai in the seventh round.
- Monangai is a change of pace back who could add a different dimension with his speed and size.
Fun fact: He never fumbled in 707 carries during his collegiate career.