After focusing on pass catchers with their first two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears turned to the trenches. The Bears selected offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with the No. 56 overall pick, which was acquired from the Buffalo Bills as part of a trade earlier in the round.
Trapilo is a massive tackle, standing at 6 feet 8 inches and 316 pounds. He has played both left and right tackle while at Boston College and could challenge for a starting spot but might also benefit from developing behind Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones during his rookie season. Trapilo only allowed two sacks out of 710 pass block snaps over the last two seasons.
Although the Bears were unable to snag one of the top tackles in the draft, they still managed to find someone who can develop into a starting-quality player on the left or right side. Here is our initial grade of the selection:
Draft details
- Pick No. 56
- Tackle Ozzy Trapilo
- Boston College
Initial grade: C+
When looking at the board entering Day 2, it was clear that the options at offensive tackle were limited. The best available player was Minnesota’s Aireontae Ersery, who went to the Houston Texans at pick No. 49. Clearly, Chicago felt they could move down from No. 41 with the Bills and still get someone they covet at the position later on.
Selecting Trapilo is reminiscent of the Kiran Amegadjie pick from a year prior. Both players are athletic freaks with favorable measurables who could also use some refining entering the pros. The difference with Trapilo is that he’s fully healthy and should have a legitimate opportunity to compete for a starting job at some point.
The biggest advantage Trapilo has is his size. He’s one of the tallest players in the entire draft, and with his size and strength, he’s able to hold down defenders right in front of him. Trapilo does seem to struggle with lateral quickness and speed at the jump, which could get him exposed against smaller, faster edge rushers at the pro level. He also plays with his pads high, another part of his game that could get taken advantage of by veteran players.
You can see his potential, though, and the fact that Trapilo has experience on both sides of the line is very beneficial to this team. The line combinations were numerous last season due to a variety of reasons, so having someone like Trapilo who can play on the left and right sides will prevent a lot of headaches from happening.
Overall, it’s a fine pick. Trapilo doesn’t look like he will be a stellar tackle for years to come, but a quality one instead. He may also look drastically different after the coaching staff gets to work with him.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Grading the Bears’ pick of OT Ozzy Trapilo in the 2025 NFL Draft
After focusing on pass catchers with their first two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears turned to the trenches. The Bears selected offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with the No. 56 overall pick, which was acquired from the Buffalo Bills as part of a trade earlier in the round.
Trapilo is a massive tackle, standing at 6 feet 8 inches and 316 pounds. He has played both left and right tackle while at Boston College and could challenge for a starting spot but might also benefit from developing behind Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones during his rookie season. Trapilo only allowed two sacks out of 710 pass block snaps over the last two seasons.
Although the Bears were unable to snag one of the top tackles in the draft, they still managed to find someone who can develop into a starting-quality player on the left or right side. Here is our initial grade of the selection:
Draft details
- Pick No. 56
- Tackle Ozzy Trapilo
- Boston College
Initial grade: C+
When looking at the board entering Day 2, it was clear that the options at offensive tackle were limited. The best available player was Minnesota’s Aireontae Ersery, who went to the Houston Texans at pick No. 49. Clearly, Chicago felt they could move down from No. 41 with the Bills and still get someone they covet at the position later on.
Selecting Trapilo is reminiscent of the Kiran Amegadjie pick from a year prior. Both players are athletic freaks with favorable measurables who could also use some refining entering the pros. The difference with Trapilo is that he’s fully healthy and should have a legitimate opportunity to compete for a starting job at some point.
The biggest advantage Trapilo has is his size. He’s one of the tallest players in the entire draft, and with his size and strength, he’s able to hold down defenders right in front of him. Trapilo does seem to struggle with lateral quickness and speed at the jump, which could get him exposed against smaller, faster edge rushers at the pro level. He also plays with his pads high, another part of his game that could get taken advantage of by veteran players.
You can see his potential, though, and the fact that Trapilo has experience on both sides of the line is very beneficial to this team. The line combinations were numerous last season due to a variety of reasons, so having someone like Trapilo who can play on the left and right sides will prevent a lot of headaches from happening.
Overall, it’s a fine pick. Trapilo doesn’t look like he will be a stellar tackle for years to come, but a quality one instead. He may also look drastically different after the coaching staff gets to work with him.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Grading the Bears’ pick of OT Ozzy Trapilo in the 2025 NFL Draft
