3. Cody Whitehair, OL
2016 NFL Draft, No. 56 overall
Considering injuries ultimately marred the career of former first-round pick Kyle Long, a clean injury slate isn’t something to take for granted. Which is a good thing for Cody Whitehair, who hasn’t a missed a game in the four seasons he’s played with the Bears. While Whitehair has played most of his Bears career at center, he’s shown versatility across the offensive line, where he’s also played at both left and right guard.
Despite the Bears’ offensive line struggles in 2019, Whitehair remains one of the NFL’s best young offensive linemen. Whitehair garnered a Pro Bowl nod in 2018 and was also named to the 2016 All-Rookie team. Whitehair’s play has earned him something that’s not a guarantee for Ryan Pace draft picks — a second contract.
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