Bears 2021 rookie season review: DT Khyiris Tonga

While Khyiris Tonga was the Bears’ final draft selection in 2021, he was among the rookies that saw the most playing time as a starter.

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.

While Khyiris Tonga was Chicago’s final draft selection in the seventh round, he proved to be among the rookies that saw the most playing time as a starter. What Tonga put on tape was encouraging heading into 2022.

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