The 2025 NFL Draft marked another key checkpoint for general manager Ryan Poles and new head coach Ben Johnson as they continued shaping a young roster built around quarterback Caleb Williams.
Chicago came into the draft focused on finding long-term offensive playmakers, adding versatility in the trenches, and reinforcing its defensive depth with high-upside athletes.
Through the first half of the 2025 season, the class has provided a little of everything -- immediate contributions, steady rotational help, and future building blocks on both sides of the ball.
Here’s a pick-by-pick look at how each selection has fit into Chicago’s plans:
Round 1, Pick 10: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Chicago’s selection of Colston Loveland 10th overall underscored how much Ben Johnson values tight ends as centerpiece weapons in his system -- just take a peek at the role Sam LaPorta had in Detroit.