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.
There was no rookie more important than quarterback Justin Fields, who Chicago traded up to draft at No. 11 overall. Fields was the fourth quarterback drafted, although many considered him to be the second best QB in the 2021 draft class.
Let’s take a look back at Fields’ rookie season and see what we can project for the future.