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NFL draft 2025: Bears trade down, pick Boston College’s Ozzy Trapilo at No. 56

4 weeks agoScott Bair

It just wouldn’t be an NFL draft without the Chicago Bears making a trade.

Ryan Poles and Co. moved down in the second round Friday night and grabbed Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo at No. 56 — the first of three picks they acquired from the Buffalo Bills.

WWE superstar Seth Rollins, a noted Bears fan, announced the pick at Lambeau Field, drawing boos from the Packers fans in attendance.

Earlier in the day, the Bears selected Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III at No. 39, then sent their No. 41 pick, along with a third-rounder (No. 72) and a seventh-rounder (No. 240), to the Bills for two second-round choices (Nos. 56 and 62) and a fourth-rounder (No. 109). Chicago then used its first new second-round pick on Trapilo.

Poles has made a trade in all four NFL drafts he’s overseen as the Bears’ general manager.

Here’s all you need to know about Trapilo, who can man right and left tackle, and will be tasked with protecting Bears quarterback Caleb Williams:

Ozzy Trapilo

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-foot-8

Weight: 316 pounds

School: Boston College

Honors: First-team All-ACC (2024), second-team All-ACC (2023)

NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein’s analysis: “Tall tackle prospect with NFL bloodlines and a noticeable improvement in play strength last season. The run-blocking tape falls below the protection tape due to leverage and adjustment limitations we frequently see with taller tackles. Trapilo won’t generate much movement in the run game, but good upper-body power helps him neutralize the edge. He operates with sound pass sets, active hands and excellent arm extension. He has a good feel for pocket depth with an ability to ride rushers over the top, but he will get beat by inside counters and speed-to-power rushers at times. Trapilo could operate as a swing tackle early on but his potential in pass protection gives him a good chance to become a starter.”

Bair’s breakdown

The Bears were looking to add a tackle after loading up on interior offensive linemen last month. Grabbing the Boston College product — where did Bears GM Ryan Poles go to school again? — will create some left tackle depth and maybe a smidge of competition for starter Braxton Jones. Exactly how much remains to be seen, considering Jones’ health and Chicago coaches’ consistently positive comments about him.

At worst, the Bears gained a needed swing tackle in the short term. At best, Trapilo can take over at left tackle now or in the future while playing on a rookie contract.

Trapilo has significant experience on the left and right sides, which is a bonus. He probably could gain some weight, but he has the measurables to compete at this level right away. He should fit right in and take some pressure off developmental project Kiran Amegadjie.

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