Bears' Ryan Poles may have had an NFL Draft masterclass after latest revelations

NFL: NOV 23 Steelers at Bears | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesPart of the reason the Chicago Bears have struggled to make much headway in the last few years is a generally uninspiring collection of young players brought in by substandard drafting. General manager Ryan Poles had his back against the wall in the 2025 NFL Draft, but it looks like he delivered.

Despite some questions about positional need, Poles' decision to use a first-round pick on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and then a second-round pick on Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III has both come up aces so far.

Pro Football Focus ranked Loveland as the third-best rookie in the NFL. The only two ahead of Loveland, who graded…