SNS 2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis - NFC North

John B. Everett
May 3
8 min read

Chicago Bears

1 (10)	Colston Loveland	TE	Michigan
2 (39)	Luther Burden	WR	Missouri
2 (56)	Ozzy Trapilo	OT	Boston College
2 (62)	Shemar Turner	IDL	Texas A&M
4 (132)	Ruben Hyppolite	LB	Maryland
5 (169)	Zah Frazier	CB	UTSA
6 (195)	Luke Newman	IOL	Michigan State
7 (233)	Kyle Monangai	RB	Rutgers

UDFA Signings
	Jahdae Walker	WR	Texas A&M
	JP Richardson	WR	TCU
	Sebastian Pares*	IOL	Eastern Illinois
	Xavier Carlton	EDGE	California
	Lloyd Summerall	EDGE	James Madison
	Hayden Harris*	EDGE	Montana
	Power Echols	LB	North Carolina
	Michael Batton*	LB	Houston
	Tysheem Johnson	S	Oregon
	Jonathan Kim	K	Michigan State

			*Mini Camp Invitee

2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis

The Bears have the makings of a highly exciting and dynamic offense with the addition of Loveland, who gets to play off the LOS, in the slot or lined up as an H-back, with Cole Kmet established as the Y-TE, and should thrive off the single coverage he will receive this coming season. Burden is one of the guys who will open up the field for Loveland as he is a beast of an open field runner and a load to try to tackle in space. The one caveat that has to be issued is the Bears have to protect Caleb Williams better. The drafting of Trapilo is a key acquistion in this regard as he figures to start at ORT in the Windy City. If the new and improved OL does it job well, this offense will be scary good. Turner has all the physical tools but has yet to put it all together. He will be part of a deep DT rotation. Hyppolite is a twitchy, fast athlete who has had difficulty staying healthy but has intriguing upside. Frazier may be the longest CB in this class and as the only CB in this draft and UDFA class, he needs to produce for the Bears defense. Newman is athletic and light on his feet. He will likely start his career on the practice squad. Monangai gives the Bears a powerful inside runner to provide depth in the RB room.

Walker and Richardson will need impressive training camps to make the final roster. Realistically, both WRs are playing for a job on the practice squad. Carlton and Summerall similarly are likely playing for practice squad spots but both could push for a roster spot on a defense that has to generate more pressure on the QB in 2025. Echols has the playing style and mindset to excel on special teams. He needs to be more disciplined on defense to earn a roster spot. Burns is a big hitter with a bruising style ideally suited to special teams. Kim has an extremely strong leg but is not nearly as accurate as incumbent kicker Cairo Santos. An interesting camp battle to keep an eye on this summer.

Draft & UDFA Grade - B+

Detroit Lions

1 (28)	Tyleik Williams	IDL	Ohio State
2 (57)	Tate Ratledge	IOL	Georgia
3 (70)	Isaac TeSlaa	WR	Arkansas
5 (171)	Miles Frazier	IOL	LSU
6 (196)	Ahmed Hassanein	EDGE	Boise State
7 (230)	Dan Jackson	S	Georgia
7 (244)	Dominic Lovett	WR	Georgia

UDFA Signings
	Anthony Tyus	RB	Ohio
	Jackson Meeks	RB	Syracuse
	Jakobie Keeney-James	WR	UMASS
	Caden Prieskorn	TE	Ole Miss
	Zach Horton	TE-FB	Indiana
	Mason Miller	OT	North Dakota State
	Leif Fautanu	IOL	Arizona State
	Keith Cooper	LB-EDGE	Houston
	Gavin Holmes	CB	Texas
	Ian Kennelly	S	Grand Valley State

2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis

The Lions were devastated by injuries that derailed the best regular season in franchise history when Detroit was upset by Washington in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Williams gives the Lions a big, powerful run stuffer that requires double teams regularly. He immediately improves the depth on the DL. Ratledge and Frazier will compete with second year player Christian Mahogany to start at guard on one of the best offensive lines in the league. TeSlaa is a tall, athletic WR with very soft hands and the toughness to win at the catch point. He will contribute as a rookie in the Motor City. Hassanein is inexperienced and new to the game as an immigrant to the country. He plays extremely hard and has a developing power rushing game that should become popular with the fans. Jackson is a Dan Campbell type player who would rather hit you than intercept the ball. He should excel on special teams. Lovett will ty to make the final roster as a quick-footed slot WR.

The Lions signed a small class of UDFA prospects who will, for the most part, be playing for a job on the practice squad. Meeks is a bigger WR with a large catch radius who has flashed big play explosiveness during his time at Georgia and Syracuse but has never been able to consistently produce at either school. Horton is listed as a TE but will try to make the team as a combination FB/H-Back. Prieskorn is athletic and a similar TE to Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright and has an excellent chance to make the 53-man roster as the third TE. Fautanu is experienced and reliable but he is limited athletically. Cooper is a tweener whose versatility fits what the Lions look for in their EDGE players. Holmes will likely begin his career on the practice squad but has a chance to contribute before the season ends.

Draft & UDFA Grade - B-

Green Bay Packers

1 (23)	Matthew Golden	WR	Texas
2 (54)	Anthony Belton	OT	North Carolina State
3 (87)	Savion Williams	WR	TCU
4 (124)	Barryn Sorrell	EDGE	Texas
5 (159)	Collin Oliver	EDGE	Oklahoma State
6 (198)	Warren Brinson	IDL	Georgia
7 (237)	Micah Robinson	CB	Tulane
7 (250)	John Williams	OL	Cincinnati

UDFA Signings
	Taylor Elgersma*	QB	Laurier (Canada)
	Aamar Johnson	RB	South Dakota State
	Jalen White	RB	Georgia Southern
	Julian Fleming	WR	Penn State
	Brant Banks	OT	Rice
	Tyler Cooper	IOL	Minnesota
	JJ Lippe	IOL	Northern Illinois
	Nazir Stackhouse	IDL	Georgia
	Jamon Dumas-Johnson	LB	Kentucky
	Tyron Herring	CB	Delaware
	Kahzir Brown	CB	FAU
	Jonathan Baldwin	S	UNLV
	Brendan Hall*	P	Montana State

			*Mini Camp Invitee

2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis

The Packers desperately need to find a true, #1 WR to be a reliable, go-to receiver for Jordan Love. The Packers believe they found one in the fast, uber-productive Golden who may lack great size but offers game breaking speed and reliable hands. Belton is a huge prospect with an enormous wingspan that can be stressed by speed but is battle-tested and durable. Savion Williams is a big, fast WR who lined up all over TCU's offense and plays a lot like Cordarelle Patterson (Steelers), and is used to create mismatches in space. Williams' hands are poor and he drops far too may passes. Sorrell has the length and power the Packers like in their EDGE players. Oliver flashed intriguing upside in 2023 before missing most of 2024 with injury. Oliver is likely to begin his career on the practice squad. Brinson is a reliable rotational run stuffer who will try to make the team as Kenny Clark's backup. John Williams played OT in college but was listed as a guard at the draft. He will likely begin his career on the practice squad.

Johnson and White are likely to begin their careers on the practice squad although Johnson is a player to watch after a great career as a Jackrabbit. Fleming was a 5-star recruit that never neared his hype at either Ohio State or Penn State. He is smooth and has a large wingspan but needs to elevate his performance to make the practice squad. Lippe and Cooper are both extremely experienced college guards who will try to earn a practice squad spot this fall. Stackhouse is a well-rounded, reliable, and durable two gap DT who fits what the Packers like out of their IDL. Dumas-Johnson has started at Georgia and Kentucky and is most effective against the run. He'll compete for a backup LB spot on the roster over the summer. Herring has good size and a large wingspan. He did not face many NFL-caliber WRs at the FCS level and will likely begin his career on the practice squad.

Draft & UDFA Grade - B

Minnesota Vikings

1 (24)	Donovan Jackson	IOL	Ohio State
3 (102)	Tai Felton	WR	Maryland
5 (139)	Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins	DL	Georgia
6 (201)	Kobe King	LB	Penn State
6 (202)	Gavin Bartolomew	TE	Pittsburgh

UDFA Signings
	Max Brosmer	QB	Minnesota
	Tre Stewart	RB	Jacksonville State
	Slias Bolden	WR	Texas
	Dontae Fleming	WR	Tulane
	Robert Lewis	WR	Auburn
	Myles Price	WR	Indiana
	Bryson Nesbit	TE	North Carolina
	Benjamin Yurosek	TE	Georgia
	Logan Brown	OT	Kansas
	Joe Huber	IOL	Wisconsin
	Zeke Correll	IOL	North Carolina State
	Tyler Batty	EDGE	BYU
	Chaz Chambliss	EDGE	Georgia
	Alex Williams	EDGE	MTSU
	Dorian Mausi	LB	Auburn
	Austin Keys	LB	Auburn
	Keenan Garber	CB	Kansas State
	Zemeiah Vaughn	CB	Utah
	Mishael Powell	S	Miami, Fl
	Oscar Chapman	P	Auburn

2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis

The Vikings won 14 games last season but dropped their two last games of the season, being knocked out of the playoffs in the Wildcard Round, due to a poor offensive line. Specifically, the IOL was overrun by the Lions' and Rams' defensive line and the Vikings have set out to make sure those problems do not recur. The team jettisoned last year's starting IOL and replaced them with veterans, including Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly, and drafted Jackson, the OSU All-American. Jackson plays with good balance, a wide base, and excellent leverage. He gives the Vikings a ten year starter. Felton is both fast and quick and will immediately compete with veteran Speedy Nailor for the #3 WR position in Minnesota. Ingram-Dawkins was never a full time starter on a loaded Bulldog defense but he is exceptionally quick for his size and is just beginning to reach his potential. King is a big LB with good straight-line speed but is tight in the hips and can be exposed in man coverage. Bartholomew is a better receiver than blocker but he is highly competitive and will push for a roster spot over the summer.

One advantage of having such a small draft class is the opportunity to sign a lot UDFAs. Brosmer played one year of FBS football after a productive FCS career and showed enough potential to be developed into a high end backup NFL QB. Stewart is a smaller back but has a great burst and is very agile. Bolden and Lewis are two quality college returners likely competing for one practice squad spot this fall. Nesbit displays explosive abilities in the open field while Yurosek looked like an NFL player in 2023 at Stanford but had a reduced role in his lone year in Athens. Brown was a 5-star recruit to Wisconsin who got beat out by Jack Nelson and then transferred to Kansas where he started the last two years at OLT. He has a good chance of making the final roster in September. Correll was the starting center at Notre Dame before transferring to Raleigh and starting in the ACC. He is likely to start his career on the practice squad. Huber has starting experience at center and guard and will battle Correll for a roster spot. Batty is tall, long, and an effective power rusher. He just lacks an elite closing burst. Vaughn has started at various times over the last few years in college and will try to make the practice squad in the fall. Chapman is a powerful but inconsistent punter who regressed last year at Auburn.

Draft & UDFA Grade - B