Chicago Bears Draft Central

All three defensive prospects the Bears selected in the draft possess traits that first-year coordinator Dennis Allen covets in all his players.

The Bears spent five of their eight picks in last week's draft on offensive players. First-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle recently shared his thoughts about those prospects exclusively with ChicagoBears.com.

Recap the Bears' 2025 Draft with news, photos, highlights and more featuring the eight members of the club's newest rookie class.

Sticking with their best-player-available approach in the draft enabled the Bears to add prospects who will improve depth and increase competition.

Bears second round picks receiver Luther Burden III (No. 39), offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo (No. 56) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (No. 62) met with the media at Halas for their introductory press conferences.

The Chicago Bears selected Rutgers University running back Kyle Monangai with the No. 233 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Sixth-round pick Luke Newman, a versatile offensive lineman, was grateful to the Bears for drafting him and can't wait to "give them all I have."

The Chicago Bears selected Michigan State University offensive lineman Luke Newman with the No. 195 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

UTSA defensive back Zah Frazier didn't take a typical road to the NFL, but his ability to adapt, handle adversity and trust his instincts led him to being selected No. 169 overall by the Bears.

The Chicago Bears selected University of Texas at San Antonio defensive back Zah Frazier with the No. 169 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

When Bears fourth-round pick Ruben Hyppolite II wasn't invited to the NFL Combine, the Maryland linebacker didn't pout or feel sorry for himself. He simply concentrated on what he could control.

The Chicago Bears selected University of Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II with the No. 132 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

General manager Ryan Poles detailed why the Bears spent second-round selections on receiver Luther Burden III, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive tackle Shemar Turner.

When Shemar Turner met with the Chicago media Friday night, pure joy exuded from the 6-3, 290-pounder after being drafted No. 62 overall by the Bears, fulfilling a lifelong dream for the Texas A&M defensive lineman. 

The Chicago Bears selected Texas A&M University defensive lineman Shemar Turner with the No. 62 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo, an offensive tackle from Boston College, embodies several of the traits the Bears are seeking in all of their players.

The Chicago Bears selected Boston College offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo with the No. 56 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Receiver Luther Burden III possess the ability to line up all over the field as well as a passion for football, which was on display Friday morning when he headed to Missouri's practice facility to work out just hours after Round 1 of the NFL Draft concluded.