Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Shemar Turner (95) reacts against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears ‘most disappointing’ rookie revealed

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Nov 13, 2025 11:59 PM ET

The Chicago Bears have seen their two most recent draft classes yield some key contributors, through the first half of the 2025 season.

Quarterback Caleb Williams’ rapid development has been well documented, in his second season since being chosen No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s far from the only young player making major strides.

First-round rookie tight end Colston Lovelend is developing into a legitimate weapon, rookie receiver Luther Burden has flashed and could be in line for an expanded role as early as Week 11 against the Vikings, but, at least one of the Bears’ picks from this past spring’s NFL Draft has yet to make much of an impact.

Chicago Bears’ Shemar Turner’s rookie season a disappointment

Over at CBS Sports, NFL analyst Josh Edwards put together a list of each team’s best, and most disappointing rookie, with second-round pick Shemar Turner fitting the latter category for the Bears.

“Wide receiver Luther Burden III and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo were depth selections,” Edwards writes. “They were not needed immediately. A similar fate may have been true of Turner, but given the age of those around him, it was thought that he would work his way into the rotation sooner.”

NFL: Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp Shemar Turner at Chicago Bears rookie minicamp – Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Unfortunately for the Bears, coordinator Dennis Allen and Co. are going to need to wait to see what Turner is capable of, after the former Texas A&M standout tore his ACL, and will miss the rest of the season.

Even before the injury, Turner had been a nonfactor, producing just six tackles through his first five career games.

The 6-foot-4 and 300-pound Turner has garnered a meager 34.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, while playing in just 74 snaps.

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