Bears Select Stanford TE Sam Roush in Third Round

The Chicago Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush with the 69th overall pick. A traditional inline tight end, Roush capped his 2025 season with a career-best 49-545-2 line. He excels in blocking and red-zone work, showing contested-catch ability. Among Combine-invited tight ends, he ranked high in market share of receiving yards. Analysts highlight his effectiveness as a run blocker combined with unexpected athletic upside as a receiver.