The Chicago Bears welcomed eight new rookies to the roster in the 2025 NFL draft, which included some potential impact contributors on offense under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago’s biggest selections were tight end Colston Loveland, who was selected 10th overall, and wide receiver Luther Burden III, who the Bears lucked into in the second round. They also added a pair of offensive linemen in tackle Ozzy Trapilo and guard Luke Newman, as well as a sleeper in running back Kyle Monangai.
Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle recently discussed the team’s new offensive rookies with ChicagoBears.com, where he’s impressed with what he’s seen from them in college and how that could translate to the NFL.
Here’s what Doyle had to say about Chicago’s new rookie draft picks on offense:
TE Colston Loveland
The Bears drafted tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick, adding another weapon for Ben Johnson’s offense. Chicago believes Loveland is a dynamic tight end who will present mismatches for defenders.
“The versatility on both base and third down, that was really the biggest thing that stood out,” Doyle said. “He’s a mismatch, he’s a target, he’s a guy that doesn’t ever have to come off the field if you don’t want him to.”
Loveland grew up in the small town of Gooding, Idaho, which contributed to his toughness.
“When you watch him finish plays, he has some dog to him where he’s barking at guys,” Doyle said. “He’s got a lot of competitiveness. I can remember him finishing on the sideline multiple times and looking at the DB or whoever he just beat and just letting him know.”
WR Luther Burden III
The Bears landed a steal in receiver Luther Burden III, who many had pegged as a first-round talent that went in the second round. Burden is speedy, explosive and can line up inside, outside or even out of the backfield. Doyle described Burden as “a weapon with the ball in his hands” and an “explosive talent.” He believes Burden can impact the game in a multitude of ways.
“You can use him in a lot of different ways,” Doyle said. “The goal is to bring him here, figure out what he does well and see if we can find ways to get him touches where he can impact the game. We’re just trying to build depth and competitiveness at each position. They felt good about the value of that pick, and the more guys that can come in and contribute for us, the better.”
OT Ozzy Trapilo
The Bears landed a versatile offensive tackle in Ozzy Trapilo in the second round, and it sounds like he has the opportunity to compete for the starting left tackle job as a rookie. Trapilo started at right tackle the past two seasons, but he’s also played left tackle. Doyle sees the potential.
“He’s really a high-level kid with high-level character,” Doyle said. “I feel really good about him maximizing all of his ability in the NFL. He’s a total pro. He’s a talented player, but he’s a better person.
“I think he’s going to do exactly what we ask of him, and that’s the biggest thing,” Doyle said. “When I say he’s a pro’s pro, he listens, he’s ‘yes sir’ or ‘no sir,’ so I think that relationship’s going to be really good with [Bears coaches].”
OG Luke Newman
Luke Newman is the latest addition to Chicago’s overhauled interior offensive line. While he won’t start right away — with newcomers Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson leading the way — he could develop into a contributor down the line. Newman might be one of the most underrated players in this Bears rookie draft class, and Doyle certainly sees the potential.
“You watch him on tape and he’s one of the best finishers as an offensive lineman in the draft,” Doyle said. “Being able to talk to him in my office and be able to give him that compliment, I think he took a ton of pride in that. He was like, ‘Well, that is what I was trying to show.’
“As you get to that latter part of the draft, you’re trying to find guys that are going to come in and compete, that can provide value for us, and I think that Luke is that way as well. He’s a hard hat, lunch pail coming-to-work [kind of guy] and he’s going to be great for us.”
RB Kyle Monangai
While many expected the Bears to go running back a lot earlier, they did eventually land a potential late-round gem in Kyle Monangai, who Doyle described as “a guy who runs angry,” in the seventh round. Monangai has the potential to carve out a role for himself as a rookie as he competes with veterans D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson for carries.
“There’s a lot to be developed there when guys run that way,” Doyle said. “He’s a physical runner who’s going to come in and do the dirty work and really going to add to that room and compete, and that’s really what we were looking for in that slot.”
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The Chicago Bears welcomed eight new rookies to the roster in the 2025 NFL draft, which included some potential impact contributors on offense under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago’s biggest selections were tight end Colston Loveland, who was selected 10th overall, and wide receiver Luther Burden III, who the Bears lucked into in the second round. They also added a pair of offensive linemen in tackle Ozzy Trapilo and guard Luke Newman, as well as a sleeper in running back Kyle Monangai.
Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle recently discussed the team’s new offensive rookies with ChicagoBears.com, where he’s impressed with what he’s seen from them in college and how that could translate to the NFL.
Here’s what Doyle had to say about Chicago’s new rookie draft picks on offense:
TE Colston Loveland
The Bears drafted tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick, adding another weapon for Ben Johnson’s offense. Chicago believes Loveland is a dynamic tight end who will present mismatches for defenders.
“The versatility on both base and third down, that was really the biggest thing that stood out,” Doyle said. “He’s a mismatch, he’s a target, he’s a guy that doesn’t ever have to come off the field if you don’t want him to.”
Loveland grew up in the small town of Gooding, Idaho, which contributed to his toughness.
“When you watch him finish plays, he has some dog to him where he’s barking at guys,” Doyle said. “He’s got a lot of competitiveness. I can remember him finishing on the sideline multiple times and looking at the DB or whoever he just beat and just letting him know.”
WR Luther Burden III
The Bears landed a steal in receiver Luther Burden III, who many had pegged as a first-round talent that went in the second round. Burden is speedy, explosive and can line up inside, outside or even out of the backfield. Doyle described Burden as “a weapon with the ball in his hands” and an “explosive talent.” He believes Burden can impact the game in a multitude of ways.
“You can use him in a lot of different ways,” Doyle said. “The goal is to bring him here, figure out what he does well and see if we can find ways to get him touches where he can impact the game. We’re just trying to build depth and competitiveness at each position. They felt good about the value of that pick, and the more guys that can come in and contribute for us, the better.”
OT Ozzy Trapilo
The Bears landed a versatile offensive tackle in Ozzy Trapilo in the second round, and it sounds like he has the opportunity to compete for the starting left tackle job as a rookie. Trapilo started at right tackle the past two seasons, but he’s also played left tackle. Doyle sees the potential.
“He’s really a high-level kid with high-level character,” Doyle said. “I feel really good about him maximizing all of his ability in the NFL. He’s a total pro. He’s a talented player, but he’s a better person.
“I think he’s going to do exactly what we ask of him, and that’s the biggest thing,” Doyle said. “When I say he’s a pro’s pro, he listens, he’s ‘yes sir’ or ‘no sir,’ so I think that relationship’s going to be really good with [Bears coaches].”
OG Luke Newman
Luke Newman is the latest addition to Chicago’s overhauled interior offensive line. While he won’t start right away — with newcomers Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson leading the way — he could develop into a contributor down the line. Newman might be one of the most underrated players in this Bears rookie draft class, and Doyle certainly sees the potential.
“You watch him on tape and he’s one of the best finishers as an offensive lineman in the draft,” Doyle said. “Being able to talk to him in my office and be able to give him that compliment, I think he took a ton of pride in that. He was like, ‘Well, that is what I was trying to show.’
“As you get to that latter part of the draft, you’re trying to find guys that are going to come in and compete, that can provide value for us, and I think that Luke is that way as well. He’s a hard hat, lunch pail coming-to-work [kind of guy] and he’s going to be great for us.”
RB Kyle Monangai
While many expected the Bears to go running back a lot earlier, they did eventually land a potential late-round gem in Kyle Monangai, who Doyle described as “a guy who runs angry,” in the seventh round. Monangai has the potential to carve out a role for himself as a rookie as he competes with veterans D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson for carries.
“There’s a lot to be developed there when guys run that way,” Doyle said. “He’s a physical runner who’s going to come in and do the dirty work and really going to add to that room and compete, and that’s really what we were looking for in that slot.”
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