Bears 2025 draft pick profile: OT Ozzy Trapilo

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30-04-2025

The Chicago Bears selected Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with the 56th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Trapilo has started at right tackle for the past two seasons, but he does have experience playing left tackle (as he started 10 games in 2022). NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah called Trapilo a Day 1 starter at right tackle, which could suggest a potential move for Darnell Wright to left tackle (which is something general manager Ryan Poles hinted is a possibility). Regardless, Trapilo will have a chance to compete for a starting job, perhaps even at left tackle with Braxton Jones and Kiran Amegadjie.
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Here's a quick rundown on Trapilo:
The Basics
Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 316 pounds
Age: 23
From: Norwell, Massachusetts
Breakdown
NFL bloodlines (his father played in the NFL) with a huge frame at 6-foot-8, 319 pounds and a 82-inch wingspan. Pass protection is his strong suit at this point with good awareness, hand placement and positioning. His smooth athleticism and footwork help him against longer edge rushers. He needs to improve in the run game but can become a reliable starter early on in his rookie contract. -- Ayrton Outlay
Dane Brugler's Scouting Report
A three-year starter at Boston College, Trapilo locked down the right tackle spot in head coach Bill O'Brien's offense, which used a mix of zone and gap schemes. Despite interest from college football powerhouses (both out of high school and in trying to entice him to the transfer portal), the Boston native stayed home and was the most consistent part of the Eagles' offense, earning All-ACC honors as a junior and senior (allowed only two sacks over his final two seasons).
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Although he never had the chance to see his late father play in the NFL, Trapilo has the same offensive line talent in his DNA, with the natural movements and technical control. He stays patient and under control in his pass sets and understands hand placement to maintain space between himself and rushers. He needs to be more consistent blocking low to high in the run game, but he quickly establishes body positioning to manipulate spacing and cut off defenders. Overall, Trapilo is a towering athlete and can be jarred at contact on occasion, but he has swing-tackle traits with his smooth weight distribution and the impressive strike timing he uses to consistently complete the mission. It wouldn't be surprising to see him compete for starting right tackle reps as a rookie.
They Said It
"Play-in, play-out, game-in, game-out, we talk about smart, tough and dependable, he embodies all three of those things. He's very technically sound. And the dependability piece, especially in the offensive line room, can't be overrated." -- Bears director of player personnel Trey Koziol
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Ozzy Trapilo RAS
Grade: C+
Overall, it's a fine pick. Trapilo doesn't look like he will be a stellar tackle for years to come, but a quality one instead. He may also look drastically different after the coaching staff gets to work with him. -- Brendan Sugrue
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