Bears 2021 rookie season review: CB Thomas Graham Jr.

It took the Bears’ starting secondary landing on COVID reserve for Thomas Graham Jr. to get his chance as a rookie. And he certainly shined.

The Chicago Bears drafted seven players in the 2021 NFL draft, where a number of them made significant contributions on offense, defense or special teams during their rookie season.

Graham went under-the-radar for most of his rookie season, where he spent most of the year of the practice squad. But fate intervened, giving Graham a starting opportunity in Week 15 on prime time. Graham made the most of his opportunity and showed that he could be a future CB2 opposite Jaylon Johnson.

Here’s a brief overview of Graham’s rookie season and how he might contribute moving forward.