With their second pick on day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have selected Sam Roush, a tight end from Stanford, with the 69th pick in the third round after a trade down from 60 with the Tennessee Titans.

Roush (6’6”, 257) projects to a Y tight end, and with Ben Johnson’s penchant for playing three tight ends, Roush should get plenty of action as a rookie. Both as a reserve, and also when the Bears go to 13 personnel. Last year’s number three tight end, Durham Smythe, played in all 17 games and in 25% of the offensive snaps.

“He’s big, tough, and sound as a blocker, and he’s a really smart kid, too. Picks up everything quickly,” an NFC personnel director said via NFL.com.

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