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Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Bears hint at rookie Ozzy Trapilo playing left tackle
The Chicago Bears prioritized the offensive line this offseason with the additions of guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson via trade and the signing of center Drew Dalman in free agency. And while the offensive line is all but set, it sounds like there's a three-man race brewing at left tackle. Bears general manager Ryan Poles made an appearance on ESPN 1000, where he discussed second-round rookie offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and how they plan on seeing what they have in him at left tackle. The Bears know Trapilo can play right tackle, so they're going to give him reps at left tackle starting in OTAs and minicamp to see if that's a potential fit. Advertisement Trapilo started 24 games at right tackle for Boston College over the last two seasons, but he also has played left tackle. If Trapilo is a good fit at left tackle, he'll battle with three-year starter Braxton Jones and last year's third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie for the starting job opposite right tackle Darnell Wright. Jones, entering the final year of his rookie contract, suffered a fractured fibula last December, and he'll be limited to start training camp. That will give Trapilo and Amegadjie a head start when it comes to competing for a starting job at left tackle. Poles said the goal is to have the offensive line settled before training camp so they won't have to shuffle guys around. 'Whatever we settle on, especially when going into training camp, it's going to be really important to stick with that," Poles said. Advertisement Right now, left tackle is the only pressing question as the interior is set with left guard Joe Thuney, center Drew Dalman and right guard Jonah Jackson, and it doesn't sound like they plan on moving right tackle Darnell Wright. So that left tackle battle is one to watch between Jones, Trapilo and Amegadjie. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears hint at rookie Ozzy Trapilo playing left tackle
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Bears 2025 draft pick profile: OT Ozzy Trapilo
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. Advertisement 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). Advertisement 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 RAS card 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 Highlights Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears 2025 draft pick profile: OT Ozzy Trapilo
USA Today
30-04-2025
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- USA Today
Bears 2025 draft pick profile: OT Ozzy Trapilo
Bears 2025 draft pick profile: OT Ozzy Trapilo 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. 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). 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 RAS card 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 Highlights Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
CBS News
28-04-2025
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- CBS News
Three Boston College players drafted, five others signed as undrafted free agents
Patriots draft pick Will Campbell will be "the right guy and a very good player" for New England Patriots draft pick Will Campbell will be "the right guy and a very good player" for New England Patriots draft pick Will Campbell will be "the right guy and a very good player" for New England While the New England Patriots are commanding a lot of attention for an incredible 2025 NFL Draft class, the Boston College Eagles had a pretty big weekend too. Three Boston College players were drafted over the NFL's three-day bonanza, and five others have since signed on as undrafted free agents. It's another big step in the right direction for Boston College, following a 7-6 season in Bill O'Brien's first year on the sideline. Boston College is one of just 17 schools to have at least two players picked in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, after edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku went 44th overall to the Cowboys and offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo was taken with the 56th pick by the Bears. It's the first time two Boston College players have heard their name called in the first two rounds since 2009, when BJ Raji was taken ninth overall by the Green Bay Packers and Ron Brace was drafted 40th overall by the Patriots. This marks the 11th straight year a player from Boston College has been taken in the NFL Draft. Boston College players drafted in 2025 Ezeiruaku was the first Eagle to go off the board in 2025, when he was taken by the Dallas Cowboys 44th overall in the second round. He is the first Boston College player to be taken in the second round since 2020, when AJ Dillon was drafted with the 62nd overall pick by the Packers. The 2024 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, who led the conference with 16.5 sacks last season, was initially projected to be a first-round pick. But Ezeiruaku landed in a great spot where he can learn under four-time Pro Bowler and wrecking ball Micah Parsons. Trapilo, a Norwell native, went a short time later when Chicago took him with the 56th overall selection in the second round. Trapilo earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2024, and is the fourth offensive lineman from Boston College to be drafted in the last six years. Trapilo's dad, the late Steve Trapilo, also played along the offensive line at Boston College, and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL Draft. Boston College center Drew Kendall -- who is also a Norwell native -- was the third and final Eagles player to be drafted, taken Saturday by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 168th overall selection in the fifth round. He is also the son of a former BC offensive lineman, and his dad, Pete, played a dozen seasons in the NFL after he was drafted in the first round (21st overall) in the 1996 draft. This is the first time three Eagles have been taken in the same draft since 2019, when four Boston College players were selected: guard Chris Lindstrom (14th overall to Atlanta), defensive end Zach Allen (third round, 65th overall to Arizona), safety Will Harris (third round, 81st overall to Detroit), and cornerback Tommy Sweeney (seventh round, 228th to Buffalo). Five Boston College players signed as Undrafted Free Agents Five other Eagles have found a home in the NFL as undrafted free agents, including offensive lineman Jack Conley, who signed with the Patriots according to his agency. Conley started all 12 games for Boston College at right guard last season, and earned All-ACC honorable mention. Elsewhere in the NFL, Boston College running back Kyle Robichaux has signed with the Detroit Lions, while tight end Kamari Moralesis joined the Miami Dolphins. On the defensive side, defensive lineman Cam Horsley landed with the Tennessee Titans, while linebacker Kam Arnold inked a deal with the Washington Commanders.
Boston Globe
26-04-2025
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- Boston Globe
Drew Kendall picked by Philadelphia Eagles, becoming third member from Boston College to be drafted
He joins defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (44th; Cowboys) and Ozzy Trapilo (56th; Bears) to form the first BC draft class with at least three players selected since 2019. Kendall, a 6-foot-4-inch, 308-pound force from Norwell, starred at Noble & Greenough School and was the No. 1 recruit from Massachusetts in the Class of 2021. He redshirted as a freshman, started 11 games as a redshirt freshman, then started all 13 games as a redshirt sophomore. Kendall was a captain and all-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team selection this past season as a redshirt junior, anchoring a reliable unit alongside childhood friend and teammate Trapilo. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'It's really special,' Kendall said of his shared journey with Trapilo. 'It's awesome. It's a little more comforting knowing you've got someone doing it at the same time as you, especially someone who's one of your best friends since you were little.' Advertisement Kendall posted a team-best 83.1 pass block grade as well as a 76.8 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus this past season. He allowed just five pressures out of 350 drop-back snaps and helped the offense post four games of 200-plus rushing yards and two games of 300-plus. Kendall is the first BC center drafted since Andy Gallik went to Tennessee in 2015, and the fifth Eagles center drafted since the NFL moved to a seven-round format in 1994. Advertisement His father, Pete Kendall , also starred at BC and went 21st overall to the Seahawks in the 1996 NFL Draft. Pete, a guard and center who started 188 games over 13 seasons, retired in 2008. 'I've really tried to listen to him my whole youth career and in high school,' Kendall said. 'That's a big part of where I am today.' O'Brien said at BC's Pro Day he thinks NFL lineage does play a role in molding strong pro players. He said in a release that Kendall is a smart, tough, dependable player with tremendous leadership qualities, calling him the 'best center in the ACC' last year. 'He is a bright guy who made all the calls up front on every play,' O'Brien said. 'He has a tremendous work ethic to go along with a consistent approach to his daily life.' Much like his father, Kendall is diversifying his skill set so he's primarily a center and could also play guard 'in a pinch.' He trained with Trapilo, former Eagle and NFL star Chris Lindstrom , and offensive line expert Dante Scarnecchia in the months leading up to the draft. Kendall said his focus in recent months has been ensuring he's in the best football shape possible and mastering technique with Scarnecchia's guidance. 'He's a legend,' Kendall said. 'He's a Patriots legend. He's an NFL legend. He's an offensive line guru. It's just learning from him, focusing on a lot of things he saw in my game.' At Pro Day, Kendall said he would be happy to go anywhere. He was projected to go in the middle-to-late-rounds, which is how it unfolded. Advertisement Kendall joins an offensive line that has established itself as one of the best in the league and is fresh off a dominant showing in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs. He's elated to live out a childhood dream and eager to maximize the opportunity. 'It's all about the opportunity we get,' Kendall said. 'Doesn't matter if you're a second-round pick, a fifth, or a sixth, or undrafted. It's about when you get in the building, what do you do with that opportunity?' Mullings heading to Titans Kalel Mullings , the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts while at Milton Academy, went 188th overall in the sixth round to the Titans. Mullings, a 6-foot-2-inch, 226-pound running back who grew up in West Roxbury, won a national championship with Michigan in the 2023-24 season. He started his collegiate career primarily at linebacker and on special teams, then added running back to his repertoire as a junior and senior. This past season, as a graduate student, he racked up 185 carries for 948 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Former Deerfield star drafted Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor , who helped Deerfield Academy win the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class A Bowl in 2021, went 136th overall in the fourth round to the Titans. The 6-foot-2-inch, 206-pound Ayomanor, originally from Alberta, Canada, was a top-10 recruit in Massachusetts in the Class of 2022. He made his presence felt at Stanford and earned second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference honors this past year as a redshirt sophomore. Also headed to NFL Jackson Hawes , a Georgia Tech tight end who started his career at Yale, went 173rd overall in the fifth round to the Bills. Hawes, a 6-5, 253-pound pass-catcher originally from Utah, was a two-time all-Ivy League second-team selection. Advertisement Ajani Cornelius , a 6-5, 310-pound offensive tackle who started his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island before transferring to Oregon, went 204th overall in the sixth round to the Cowboys. Moments later, Chase Lundt , a 6-7, 304-pound offensive tackle who starred at the University of Connecticut, went 206th overall to the Bills.
