5 TE prospects Bears should watch at NFL Scouting Combine

Tight end is arguably the Bears’ biggest offseason need. Chicago is expected to address the concern both in free agency and the NFL Draft.

5. Hunter Bryant, Washington

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Another intriguing tight end prospect named “Bryant,” Washington’s Hunter Bryant excelled in his role as the “move” tight end, which made him a matchup problem for opposing defenses. Bryant would figure to serve a similar role in Matt Nagy’s “U” tight end role, as the Bears are looking for production from that position. In 2019, Bryant had 52 receptions for 825 yards and three touchdowns.

But the concern with Bryant is his medical history. He suffered a knee injury in October 2017, then re-injured it the following summer, and finally had surgery to repair it in June 2018, where he played in the final five games. While he was able to play all 12 games in 2019, Bryant’s injury history certainly raises some red flags, especially considering Chicago is struggling with that same thing with Trey Burton and Adam Shaheen.