The Chicago Bears welcomed eight new players to their roster this weekend during the 2025 NFL draft, including some impact players in tight end Colston Loveland, wide receiver Luther Burden III, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and defensive tackle Shemar Turner.

Howard's standing isn't as drastic. At best, he was viewed as a Day 2 pick. When the Browns drafted Gabriel with the 94th overall pick, many had to do a double-take and make sure they heard the announcement correctly since he's such a limited prospect and projected long-term backup.

The Lions drafted seven players in the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up for three of them on an active weekend. And while it's not clear which of them we'll be seeing on Sundays in the upcoming season, each rookie potentially brings a lot to tell the story of the franchise.