Bears select CB Zah Frazier in the 2025 NFL Draft: Social media reacts
Bears select CB Zah Frazier in the 2025 NFL Draft: Social media reacts
The #Bears take UTSA cornerback Zah Frazier with the No. 169 pick.
Ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at 6'3' and had 6 INTs this past year. Lengthy press corner with great ball skills. I had him ranked No. 127 — very good value. pic.twitter.com/MvFckndq42 — Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 26, 2025
Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft has been all about speed for the Chicago Bears. In the fifth round, the Bears selected cornerback Zah Frazier out of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Frazier is the third defensive player the Bears have taken in a row, along with defensive tackle Shemar Turner in the second round and linebacker Ruben Hyppolite in the fourth round.
Frazier is a tall and fast corner, standing at 6 feet 3 inches and 186 pounds. He showcased his speed at the NFL Combine by running a 4.36 40-yard dash and displayed his ball-hawking skills during the 2024 season at UTSA. Frazier finished tied for second in the FBS with six interceptions, which was a school record, according to NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein.
Now as a pro, Frazier will compete in the Bears secondary that has starters such as Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, and Tyrique Stevenson. Here is how social media reacted to the pick:
Aside from Luther Burden, Zah Frazier was my favorite draft pick for the Bears. — BOOG (@BoogCB) April 26, 2025
Bears took CB Zah Frazier from UTSA in Rd 5 to add to their secondary.
Fast and long. But certainly more of a "traits" pick it would seem. — Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) April 26, 2025
That's not a running back, sir. https://t.co/7pDaVfUw30 — Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) April 26, 2025
Frazier is one of the Freaks of the Draft. Ranks very well in the vast majority of athletic scores.
Has the right size and athleticism to give himself a shot. — Irish Bears Network | Ciaran (@IrishBearsShow) April 26, 2025
The #Bears picks so far on day 3: Speed on the defensive side of the ball. — Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) April 26, 2025
CB Zah Frazier is an older prospect who only had 1 year of starting experience at UTSA. But he has outstanding height and length and ran a blazing 4.36. Outside corner who probably needs to add some strength. — Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) April 26, 2025
Zah Frazier is a BALLER! Love that he is coming to Chicago!!!! — The other Derrick from Simeon 💙💛 (@ChiLottery) April 26, 2025
Zah Frazier is very interesting here for Chicago
Older prospect, but you don't find many corners with the following:
- 6'8' wingspan
- 4.36 40
- 6 INTs this year
- Pedestrian 35.8 passer rating when targeted
Excited to see his career unfold.
pic.twitter.com/cc8BP6Ln5r — Brady Balhorn - BNB Football (@BnbFootball) April 26, 2025
With the 169th pickthe Chicago Bears select Zah Frazier CB from UTSA.
I like this pick 6'3 with ball skills. 6 INTS in 2024 pic.twitter.com/7xQXKlRqic — Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) April 26, 2025
Zah Frazier is an EXCELLENT pick. LOADS of talent.
6'3, 186lbs
4.37 - 40
-Elite ball skills
-Secure tackler
-Solid route recognition
-Solid in run support
pic.twitter.com/O9TAcJQXPc — Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) April 26, 2025
Zah Frazier had a second round grade for us and has the profile to become a starting boundary corner in the NFL.
One of our favorites pick in this draft. https://t.co/Xh0V40rCEA — Gridiron Grading (@GridironGrading) April 26, 2025
Zah Frazier is a freak of nature at corner. Fairly good in press coverage but needs to add a lot of bulk to fill out his 6-3 frame. — Erik Duerrwaechter (@EDuerrwaechter) April 26, 2025
In Zah Frazier, the #Bears got one of the most unique DB athletes on the 2025 class.
At 6'3, Frazier ran a BLAZING 4.36 at the NFL combine, and that rare speed and movement ability shows up on film.
He stood out all @ShrineBowl week long, with great timing, recognition, and… pic.twitter.com/8pskrZtHK5 — Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 26, 2025
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