The numbers confirm what the eye test told us all season: the Chicago Bears didn’t just hit on a rookie or two in 2025 — they assembled the most impactful rookie class in football.
According to Pro Football Focus, Chicago finished No. 1 in the NFL in cumulative rookie WAA/WAR (1.0207), edging out every other team once quarterback production was removed from the equation. It’s not a perfect metric, but it does a solid job capturing volume, efficiency, and real on-field value. And by that measure, no team got more from its rookies than the Bears.
At the center of it all was Colston Loveland, whose rookie season didn’t explode out of the gate, but steadily built into something special. Loveland’s impact wasn’t immediate in September, as he worked through the typical growing pains of the position and earned trust within the offense. But once things slowed down for him, the production followed, and it never really stopped.
By season’s end, Loveland had played 818 snaps, posted an elite 85.3 PFF grade, and finished first among all rookie tight ends in WAR (0.514). He narrowly missed finishing as the top offensive rookie overall in WAA/WAR, trailing only Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan. What began as a developmental role evolved into a featured one, and by December and January, Loveland was a weekly matchup problem and one of the most reliable weapons in the Bears’ offense.
David Banks-Imagn ImagesLoveland’s trajectory also reflected the broader plan put in place by Ben Johnson and the offensive staff. Rather than forcing production early, the Bears brought him along deliberately — expanding his role as his comfort level, blocking responsibilities, and chemistry with the quarterback improved. Johnson has long been vocal about tight end development being layered, and Loveland’s season followed that blueprint almost to the letter.
That patience paid off. As the offense evolved and responsibilities increased, Loveland became a more central piece of the game plan, especially down the stretch. His second-half usage and postseason production weren’t accidental — they were the result of intentional development and clear communication between the coaching staff and front office.
That alignment was echoed Wednesday by general manager Ryan Poles, who pointed to the rookie class as an example of how the process is supposed to work.
“Drafting and developing, that’s the ultimate collaboration between the front office and coaching staff,” Poles said. “You could really see it coming to life this year.”
Colston Loveland Wasn’t the Only Bears Rookie to Make an Impact
Right alongside him was Luther Burden III, whose rookie year built gradually but finished strong. Burden posted a 76.7 PFF grade, ranked second among Bears rookies in WAR (0.28), and finished as one of the top four offensive rookies in the league by WAA/WAR. His second-half emergence helped reshape the Bears’ passing attack and gave Chicago a dynamic playmaker to grow alongside its young quarterback.
Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesThe Bears also found value beyond the marquee names. Offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo logged 567 snaps, earned a 73.5 PFF grade, and finished fourth among rookie tackles in WAR. His steady play up front helped stabilize protection in a season that demanded growth from the entire offense.
In the backfield, Kyle Monangai delivered one of the most efficient rookie campaigns at his position. Monangai posted a 0.10 WAR, the third-highest mark among rookie running backs, and added value both as a runner and pass-game contributor. With more refinement, his role could expand significantly in Year 2.
Even players with limited snaps contributed to the overall picture. Jahdae Walker provided positive value in his opportunities, while depth pieces rotated in and gained developmental reps that matter over time.
Measured by snap-weighted rookie PFF grades, Chicago also stood atop the league — another signal that this wasn’t just about one standout, but about consistent contributions across the class. That kind of return doesn’t happen by accident.
In simple terms, the Bears got meaningful contributions from their rookie class in 2025, not just flashes or developmental reps. Several players carved out real roles, others showed clear upward trajectories, and the group as a whole provided value earlier than most teams get from first-year players. If that progress carries into Year 2, it gives Chicago both continuity and flexibility as the roster continues to take shape.
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