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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ozzy Trapilo

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Steve Letizia | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 1:28 AM ET

Ozzy Trapilo NFL Draft Profile

College: Boston College
College Position: Offensive Tackle
Ideal NFL Position: Starting Tackle ceiling. Swing Tackle floor
Height / Weight: 6’8” / 315 lbs
Arm Length / Hand Size: 33 1/2 / 10 3/8
Year / Age: Senior / 22
Draft Pick: Pick 56 (Bears)
Where I’d Take Him: Late Round 2/Early Round 3

NFL Combine Results:

Trapilo did every drill at the combine except the vertical jump. His 5.21 40-yard dash wasn't overly impressive, but his 1.76 10-yard split backed up what I saw on tape. He moved well in on-field drills, flashing smooth footwork and coordination for a player of his size. While he didn’t blow away scouts with measurables, his fluidity, balance, and technical control stood out in a class thin on natural tackle prospects outside of the 1st round.

Background:

A Boston native and legacy prospect—his late father, Steve Trapilo, played in the NFL—Ozzy Trapilo stayed home to play for Boston College, despite interest from blue-blood programs. He developed into one of the Eagles' most consistent and technically sound linemen, earning back-to-back All-ACC honors in his final two seasons.

Trapilo locked down the right tackle job in Bill O’Brien’s balanced offense that featured both zone and gap elements. He was the team’s most reliable pass protector, allowing just two sacks over his final 24 games. A three-year starter, Trapilo also earned respect for his toughness and leadership, starting games at both tackle spots and even logging reps at both guard positions when injuries hit the roster.

Despite battling through a knee injury in 2022 and a lower-body issue in 2023, Trapilo’s durability held up well throughout his college career. His technical consistency, clean footwork, and advanced understanding of leverage and hand placement stood out on tape, even when facing top-tier ACC edge talent.

He finished his senior year without committing a single penalty on 772 offensive snaps. That’s rare. And it speaks to a player who plays under control, sees the game quickly, and understands how to stay composed no matter what the defense throws at him.

Boston College OT Ozzy Trapilo #BuildingTheBoard

Trapilo is every bit the prototype of an NFL offensive tackle. Towering at 6'8" and 315 pounds with exceptional length, he’s an imposing force on any offensive line. But what sets him apart isn’t just his size—it’s what he can do… pic.twitter.com/jMANKIP90C
— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) January 8, 2025

Strengths:

Ideal frame with NFL tackle length and mass (6’8”, 315 lbs)
Rare body control and balance for a player of his size
Excellent footwork and mirroring technique in pass protection
Strong hand placement and advanced grip strength to sustain blocks
Zero penalties in 2024—plays clean and smart football
Effective on combo blocks and consistently gets a hat on second-level defenders
Fluid mover in space; can operate in pin-and-pull or zone schemes
Quality starting experience at both tackle spots and emergency guard depth

Weaknesses:

Plays too tall post-contact; struggles to drop hips and reanchor against power
His anchor can be compromised when defenders convert speed to power
Will drift and lose his base at times in pass pro, leading to recovery issues
Looked less comfortable on the left side—may be limited to right tackle early in career
Minor injury history (missed time in '22 and '23 with lower-body issues)

Final Thoughts and Chicago Bears Fit for Ozzy Trapilo

Ozzy Trapilo is one of those linemen who won’t dominate the headlines, but will quietly carve out a long NFL career. He’s the definition of a functional athlete—quick enough to handle speed off the edge, strong enough to anchor when he plays with proper leverage, and smart enough to see games and twists before they develop. He’s not a brawler, but he’s a technician. Trapilo wins with poise, polish, and positioning.

While he isn’t the kind of prospect you drop into left tackle from Day 1, he has legitimate swing tackle floor and projects best as a tackle in a zone-based or balanced scheme. His tape shows a player who rarely makes mental mistakes and thrives in a clean, assignment-sound system. With NFL strength training and a focus on playing lower through contact, Trapilo has starter-level upside by Year 2 and could be a 10-year contributor.

From a Bears perspective, Trapilo makes a ton of sense. Chicago has locked in Darnell Wright at right tackle, but more uncertainty with Braxton Jones at left tackle. Trapilo can step right into the swing tackle spot and provide injury insurance for Jones and allow them to let him walk in Free Agency next off-season and recoup a compensatory pick.

Trapilo’s ability to play both sides makes him a perfect fit as a swing tackle on Day 1. And if the Bears want to get ahead of future contract decisions or injuries, he gives them a low-cost, high-floor developmental option with starter potential. In a mid-round sweet spot, this is the kind of offensive lineman Ryan Poles would be smart to target.

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This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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