The Chicago Bears made a big pick Thursday night, taking Michigan tight end Colston Loveland No. 10 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft’s first round.

That’s the first of seven picks. And in many ways, Friday is as or more important than what happened on Day 1.

RELATED CONTENT

• Ryan Poles explains why Bears didn’t trade up on 2025 NFL Draft Day 1
• NFL draft grades 2025: How analysts rate Bears’ Colston Loveland pick
• Bears coach Ben Johnson saw Colston Loveland-Sam LaPorta similarities
• Why Bears picked Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren in 2025 NFL Draft

The Bears have two second-round picks at Nos. 39 and 41, plus a third-round selection at No. 72.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles said there’s a chance to emerge from those picks with real quality players.

“I feel really good about where the board is,” Poles said during a Thursday night press conference. “I think there are some players up there that can make a pretty good impact for our football team. There’s also a group of guys that we have at the next group that’s really dependable, tough, fits everything we need that we believe can come in and help our football team, if that’s starting immediately or eventually being starters. We really like the numbers that are there right now.

Here are a few quality options the Bears can mine to fill important needs in Rounds 2 and 3, though an early run on offensive tackles makes that a tougher spot to fill.

Nos. 39 and 41

EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

This is one of my favorite players in the draft, and he would be an ideal fit from a size and strength perspective. Scourton is 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds — yep, you read that right — and has been an extremely productive college player. That style fits what Dennis Allen likes to do with his edge rushers, which is why I believe he’d fit in extremely well with the Bears. He plays hard, is a solid run defender and is athletic for his size.

EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas

Here’s another player with size who would fit the Bears’ front. Jackson is a tough player with long arms who knows how to be physical at the point of attack. He has tested well and produced, a good combo for someone who won’t have to come in and start. The Arkansas product would be a solid addition to the upfront rotation and could help the Bears generate real pressure on the passer.

Safety Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

We only saw one safety go in the first round, though Emmanwori certainly was worthy. The Bears have some long-term issues at the position, and they could solve it with an aggressive push for a back-end tone-setter. I’d bet he’ll be gone before the Bears pick.

RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

This is another player I’d pick in a flash at either No. 39 or 41. Henderson can do most everything well, as a slasher working into open space, a willing pass protector and real asset in the receiving game. He possesses more power than his size suggests and would be an upgrade to the running back room.

LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

While this isn’t a major Bears need, Schwesinger is an instinctive player who is quick and can beat blocks. He can cover well and go forward well, and could be a Tremaine Edmunds replacement after this season. It’s a long-term play, but it’d be a smart one.

RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

At 6 foot and 221 pounds, Judkins has the size the Bears need to add to their running back room. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry last season and had 14 touchdowns for the national champs. He would pair well with D’Andre Swift and offer a presence that could help the Bears between the tackles, which is exactly what they need. It seems doubtful, though, that they can wait until the third round to grab him.

CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss

Cornerback isn’t another massive Bears need, but there could be real value here. Amos has solid size and ball skills and could be someone added if the team isn’t sold on Tyrique Stevenson opposite Jaylon Johnson.

No. 72 overall

EDGE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State

A well-sized athlete with an excellent motor and solid leadership skills, Sawyer could fit in well as a hard worker. He could be a strong run defender who can help on a rotational basis. He gained some fame during Ohio State’s title run, but he would be a strong contributor and decent value in the third round.

OT Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College

Trapilo is super tall at 6-8, but he was a strong player, albeit on the right. The BC connection with Poles might help here, especially if the Bears are looking for a swing tackle. He allowed just two sacks over his final two seasons and has an NFL lineage. He could be quality option as a reserve tackle in 2024.

RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee

Sampson’s playing style might be a bit similar to D’Andre Swift, but he could replace him in a year as well. Sampson is a slasher who can turn any play into a home run. Ben Johnson could find fun ways to get him involved now and in the future.

EDGE Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA

While Oladejo is relatively new to the edge-rusher game, he’s a former middle linebacker and a tough run defender who can be developed as a pass rusher. He’s a disruptive player who could become more than a rotational player.

DT Alfred Collins, Texas

The Bears could use a solid, run-stopping tackle who can anchor the defense, especially with Andrew Billings entering a contract year. Collins is 6-6 and 332 pounds, coordinated and can shut down an interior run game. The Bears always will need that while building their defense.