Chicago Bears' 2025 Draft Class Is Aging Like Fine Wine - Even in the Redraft Spotlight
Let’s be honest - when it comes to redrafts, the Chicago Bears haven’t exactly had the best track record. Too often, it’s a trip down memory lane that fans would rather avoid, filled with “what-ifs” and missed opportunities.
But this time around? It’s a different story.
The 2025 NFL Draft is starting to look like a turning point for a franchise that’s spent years trying to get it right - and in a recent redraft of the first two rounds, the Bears’ selections are holding up better than most.
Let’s start with Colston Loveland, the tight end out of Michigan who the Bears grabbed at No. 10 overall. At the time, the pick raised some eyebrows.
Many wondered why Chicago passed on Penn State’s Tyler Warren, whose college production was more eye-catching. But the Bears saw something in Loveland - and by the end of the season, it was clear they were onto something.
Loveland didn’t just fit into offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s system - he thrived in it. His breakout moment came in Week 9 against the Bengals, and from there, he never looked back.
He led the team in receptions (58) and receiving yards (713), and tied for the team lead with six touchdowns. That’s not just solid for a rookie tight end - that’s legitimate top-tier production, especially in a system that demands versatility from its pass catchers.
In the redraft, Loveland still goes to the Bears at No. 10, which tells you a lot. The board shifted a bit - quarterbacks Cam Ward, Tyler Shough, and Jaxon Dart went 1-2-3, with Will Campbell, Travis Hunter, Armand Membou, and Abdul Carter rounding out the top seven.
Picks eight and nine stayed the same, and Loveland was still the guy at ten. The fact that he went ahead of Warren again in the redraft confirms what Chicago saw all along: a high-upside, scheme-friendly weapon who’s just scratching the surface.
But the Bears didn’t stop there.
Their second-round pick, wide receiver Luther Burden, didn’t even make it to them in this redraft - he was off the board by pick No. 35, four spots ahead of where Chicago originally selected him at 39. That’s a nod to just how impactful Burden was down the stretch.
Like Loveland, he didn’t see much action in the first half of the season, but once he got going, it was clear the Bears had found something special. His upside remains sky-high, and if the redraft is any indication, the league has taken notice.
Now, in this hypothetical do-over, the Bears end up with running back Quinshon Judkins at 39 - a pick that still makes sense from a roster-building standpoint. Chicago was in the market for a back at the time, and Judkins, despite recovering from a serious injury, made his presence felt as a rookie. He’s a physical, downhill runner who fits the Bears’ offensive identity, and there’s real optimism about what he can become once fully healthy.
Interestingly, Tre’Veyon Henderson - who was reportedly high on the Bears’ board during the actual draft - ended up going 29th in this redraft. So even if Chicago had landed him instead of Burden, they likely would’ve been in good shape either way. That’s the kind of draft flexibility teams dream about.
What stands out most here isn’t just that the Bears made the right picks - it’s that even their reported targets turned out to be strong choices. That’s a sign of a front office that’s doing its homework, trusting its board, and getting it right on both the evaluation and execution fronts.
For a franchise that’s been haunted by past draft decisions, this redraft serves as validation. The Bears didn’t just survive the 2025 draft - they nailed it. And if Loveland and Burden continue on their current trajectories, this class could go down as one of the most important in recent team history.