Day 2 of the Chicago Bears’ 2025 Rookie Minicamp brought another strong showing from the rookie class — with WR Luther Burden III, OT Ozzy Trapilo, DT Shemar Turner, and RB Kyle Monangai making major noise at Halas Hall. From explosive plays to key position battles, these rookies are starting to show why Chicago invested in them.

Video highlights included — catch every standout moment, deep ball, pancake block, and defensive pressure from today’s action.

Standout Quotes from Bears OC Declan Doyle:
“Luther Burden went down hard on one of the session’s final plays. Apparently looked like he got the wind knocked out of him, but that’s uncertain. Injury questions are deferred to Ben Johnson. He’s an explosive athlete… His tape was really impressive in college. He’s a playmaker. When the ball was in his hands, he was one of the best guys we evaluated in this process.”

“I started watching Colston Loveland tape at the end of last season… He’s super competitive. I love the way Loveland finished plays.”

Luther Burden III (WR, Missouri)
Height/Weight: 5'11", 208 lbs

Speed: 4.46 40-yard dash

2024 Stats at Mizzou: 86 receptions, 1,212 yards, 9 TDs

Strengths: Elite burst, separation from the slot, natural hands catcher

Injury Update:

“Luther Burden was slow to get up after catching a deep ball in 7-on-7 and clutched at his midsection before being tended to by a trainer.” — Courtney Cronin, ESPN

Analysis:

“Burden worked predominately from the slot and had the play of the day today. Beat a man corner and safety down the middle of the field for a long TD. Guy has great burst and is a natural hands catcher.” — Clay Harbor, CSNH

Ozzy Trapilo (OT, Boston College)
Height/Weight: 6'8", 315 lbs

Speed: 5.15 40-yard dash

2024 Stats at BC: 12 starts, 2 sacks allowed, 6 pancake blocks

Strengths: Versatile, strong hands, good footwork in space

Quotes:

“I knew I wanted to play in the NFL. And in order to do that and be on the field, I needed to be versatile. I played that my freshman year, and I am ready to do it again.” — Ozzy Trapilo
“It’s still early to make many assessments on that, but he’s exactly what we thought he was going to be.” — Head Coach Ben Johnson

Shemar Turner (DT, Texas A&M)
Height/Weight: 6'4", 290 lbs

Speed: 4.89 40-yard dash

2024 Stats at A&M: 41 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 4 sacks

Strengths: Explosive off the snap, strong at the point of attack, interior pressure

Coach Insight:

“Dennis Allen wants Shemar Turner to focus on the inside — 3-tech and nose tackle — and learn those spots before seeing if his versatility will allow him to work off the edge, too.” — Scott Bair, Marquee Sports Network

Kyle Monangai (RB, Rutgers)
Height/Weight: 5'9", 210 lbs

Speed: 4.52 40-yard dash

2024 Stats at Rutgers: 1,280 rushing yards, 10 TDs, 5.5 YPC

Strengths: Physical runner, balance through contact, solid pass protector

Coach Praise:

“Kyle Monangai is a physical player, very willing… and he’s a consummate pro. Bears OC said guys who carry themselves that way have a real shot.” — Scott Bair, Marquee Sports Network

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