Bears already predicted to dump intriguing rookie for 6-foot-6 behemoth

The Chicago Bears made it a point to address their offensive line last offseason after watching quarterback Caleb Williams get sacked 68 times in 2024.

The Bears added veterans Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman while also selecting Ozzy Trapilo in the 2025 NFL Draft, and while the unit has certainly been better as a whole this season, left tackle in particular — where Trapilo is currently stationed — has been a bit of a question mark (although Trapilo has shown flashes).

For that reason, Ryan Fowler of Bear Goggles On is projecting the Bears to nab Utah Utes offensive tackle Caleb Lomo in the first round of the draft this coming April.

“Lomu is one of the premier tackle prospects in the class, bringing size, athleticism, and a physical demeanor that fits what the Bears have been building up front, and with established veterans like Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson inside, plus Darnell Wright entrenched at right tackle, adding Lomu at left tackle could elevate this unit into one of the best offensive lines in football,” Fowler wrote.

Lomo is a menacing physical presence at 6-foot-6, 305 pounds and also possesses tremendous athleticism, so he would definitely comprise an intriguing pick for a Bears squad that needs to provide Williams with as much help as possible.

Should the Chicago Bears take an offensive lineman in the first round?

Of course, the question is whether or not the Bears should actually take an offensive lineman in Round 1 when they have other more glaring issues to address.

For example, Chicago could use another pass rusher, as the team ranks in the bottom half of the league with just 29 sacks in 2025.

Perhaps Austin Booker — who has logged three sacks in seven games this year — can finally break out in his third season next fall, but it would be nice for the Bears to have some more insurance behind Montez Sweat.

Chicago could afford to add some help in the secondary, as well.

All of that being said, having a franchise left tackle is paramount, and if the Bears have the opportunity to achieve that this spring, they should probably follow that path, especially with Williams still on his rookie contract.

The question is whether or not Chicago would be giving up on Trapilo too soon.

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