Bears decision-makers explain why they chose to select Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 Draft
The Chicago Bears made a stunning move in the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft by staying put with the 10th overall pick and selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland over Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.The Bears had their choice of who they believed their top tight end in the class was and which […]
The Chicago Bears made a stunning move in the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft by staying put with the 10th overall pick and selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland over Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.
The Bears had their choice of who they believed their top tight end in the class was and which prospect could elevate the offense more.
Loveland ended up being that guy given his ability to attack the field vertically and be a reliable target in all three levels.
Soon after the selection was made Thursday night, Bears Senior Director of Player Personnel Jeff King offered more insight on what made Loveland the pick over Warren.
"Yeah, Tyler is going to be a great player," King said. "But for us, we just felt that the alignment from coaching, scouting, everybody that scouted both players, that he was the best fit for us. We aren't comparing players, but both of those guys are going to have really good careers, but Colston was the best fit for us."
Warren didn't have to wait much longer for his name to be called. After being passed on by the Bears, Warren was selected 14th overall by the Indianapolis Colts. One of Warren's top traits was easily his versatility on the field, but that's something the Bears honed in on with Loveland during the scouting process.
"I love the versatility. We love the versatility. The ability to play in 12 but be able to separate in the passing game," King added. "I think you saw at Michigan he had to, right? Blocking in line and do a lot of things and wearing a lot of different hats. . . I think one he has a really good feel. He has really good snap out of the top, he gets negative on cuts probably as well as any guy that I have been around."
Beyond the physical traits on the field, general manager Ryan Poles even noticed some of the enticing intangibles over the last two years he spent studying Loveland.
"When you watch the tape, there's an energy level that comes with him," Poles explained late Thursday night. "You can see it throughout the game and it's infectious to other guys… This kid stood out as a different type of player… Wait until he's up here. There's something different about him… The person, the character, the football make-up… It's not a joke, Idaho-tough."
