There were so many things to like about the Chicago Bears‘ 2025 draft class. Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, and Kyle Monangai were home runs. All played huge roles in helping the team make the playoffs last yeare. Ozzy Trapilo looked like a strong addition as well before he injured his knee. Sadly, no class is perfect. Ruben Hyppolite and Shemar Turner both disappointed prior to their own injuries. Yet no player proved more of a waste of resources than 5th round pick Zah Frazier.
His addition made sense at first. The cornerback out of UTSA had tons of potential with a tall, long frame and great athleticism. He was your classic Al Harris type of player. Things took a strange turn when he didn’t show up for spring practices, training camp, or the regular season. Eventually, he was shut down for the season, with the only explanation being that he was away from the team for “personal reasons.” Still, it was hoped he could get his affairs in order for next year. Indeed, it looked like things were going that direction.
Then the Bears dropped a bombshell on Thursday afternoon.
The #Bears have waived DB Zah Frazier.
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) May 7, 2026
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