Overview

• The Bears used the 10th overall pick to draft Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, a versatile receiving threat expected to complement Cole Kmet in Ben Johnson’s offense.
• Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III was selected 39th overall, completing the return on the 2023 trade with Carolina that brought Caleb Williams and key assets to Chicago.
• Chicago traded down with the Bills and Rams across multiple rounds, adding picks for 2025 and securing a 2026 fourth-round selection from Los Angeles.
• Second-round picks included offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive lineman Shemar Turner, addressing key needs on both sides of the line.
• The Bears rounded out their draft with linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, cornerback Zah Frazier, offensive lineman Luke Newman, and running back Kyle Monangai, emphasizing speed, versatility, and depth.