When the Bears made the call to the Idaho native, Chicago head coach Ben Johnson heaped praise upon Loveland, calling it a “match made in heaven” and that he’s is “exactly what we’re looking for.” You have got to love these videos of players getting the phone call they’ve been waiting for their entire lives.

After months of constant debate, endless mock drafts, and speculation from everyone under the sun, the Chicago Bears finally made their selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bears stood pat at No. 10 overall and selected tight end Colston Loveland out of Michigan, giving head coach Ben Johnson a new playmaker to work with on offense.

Former USC Trojans quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams had an eventful evening on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft despite watching from home. The 2