We’re taking a closer look at the Bears’ draft class, including breakdowns, player profiles and scouting reports on the new rookies.
The Chicago Bears selected 11 players during the 2022 NFL Draft, including a pair of starting defensive backs in Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker in the second round, as well as four offensive linemen, a wide receiver, an edge rusher, a running back and even a punter.
Now that Chicago has its 2022 draft class in place, it’s time dive in and take a look at what the Bears have in their new rookies.
We’re taking a closer look at the Bears’ draft class, including breakdowns, player profiles, scouting reports from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and comments from the Bears on all 11 selections.
Here’s a round-up of all of our grades for each of the Bears’ 11 picks in the 2022 NFL draft.
The Chicago Bears welcomed 11 new players to their roster this weekend during the 2022 NFL draft, including two players who project to serve as immediate starters in cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker.
While it’s far too early to start evaluating general manager Ryan Poles’ first draft class before they’ve even hit the field, we’re taking an early look at this 2022 draft class, which includes four offensive linemen, three defensive backs, one wide receiver, one edge rusher, one running back and one punter.
Here’s a round-up of all of our grades for each of the Bears’ 11 selections in the 2022 NFL draft.
Here’s a collection of all of the grades for the Bears’ 2022 draft class, where experts wondered why they didn’t do more for Justin Fields.
The 2021 NFL draft is officially in the books, and the Chicago Bears came out of it with some promising prospects.
General manager Ryan Poles targeted the secondary with his first two selections in Round 2 in Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon and Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker. Chicago also took a chance on speedy Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. in the third round.
But it was on Day 3 when Poles turned three selections into eight picks through several trades, where he added some great value picks that could turn into steals down the line.
Here’s a collection of all of the grades for the Bears’ draft class from various sports outlets, where most experts were left wondering why Chicago didn’t do more to help Justin Fields.
The 2022 NFL draft is in the books, and the Bears have welcomed 11 new players to their team. See their full rookie class here:
The 2022 NFL draft is in the books for the Chicago Bears, and they have welcomed 11 new players to their team.
General manager Ryan Poles addressed several needs on Chicago’s roster, including wide receiver, defensive back and offensive line. The Bears selected four — yes, FOUR — offensive linemen on Day 3 of the draft. They also found two impactful starters in the secondary on Day 2 and added another developmental prospect in the seventh round.
Take a look at the Bears’ entire 2022 rookie draft class:
New Bears CB Kyler Gordon has been dancing since he was 6 years old, and he attributes his success to his early days in dance.
For any parents who might be on the fence about putting their child into multiple sports as a kid, new Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon might sway you into doing it.
Gordon, the first selection off the board for the Bears in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft at 39th overall, comes to the Bears as their likely new starter in the secondary. He’s a fluid player who had a tremendous amount of success while at Washington and should be an excellent player at the NFL level. Gordon’s an incredible athlete and attributes his success to his early days in dance.
When he was a child, Gordon competed in dance as young as six-years old. He travelled the country, performing a variety of dances including pop, lyrical, hip-hop, and event ballet. As Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times writes, Gordon explained all that went into it when he was young.
“I just remember going through it. It’s tough,” Gordon told Bears media Friday evening. “They just demand perfection. I got a little bit of that in me, too, just trying to do what I do and perfect my craft.”
Gordon’s quick hip movement can be attributed to those years of dance rehearsals. As Finley notes, Gordon spent 20 hours a week in those classes for four years. He didn’t start playing football until he was nine years old and still danced all the way up until high school when he was 15.
There’s even a YouTube video of Gordon performing a lyrical dance from 2008 when he was a child.
Being fluid with your hips and quick on your feet is imperative to being a good cornerback in the NFL. Bears national scout Francis St. Paul agrees and sees just that with Gordon.
“For him, that means his feet are better than his hands, which is great,” St. Paul said. “That’s what we look for in cornerbacks.”
Gordon’s future is in football, but it’s a great reminder for kids to explore other sports early on. You never know what skills they’ll develop and where that might take them.
Bears GM Ryan Poles raved about the team’s newest additions in CB Kyler Gordon, S Jaquan Brisker and WR Velus Jones Jr.
The Chicago Bears finally took center stage on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL draft, where they had three selections between Rounds 2 and 3.
The Bears drafted Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon (39th overall), Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (48th) and Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (71st). All three selections addressed important needs for Chicago.
New Bears general manager Ryan Poles was pleased with the additions of Gordon, Brisker and Jones on Day 2.
“We are excited,” Poles said, via ChicagoBears.com. “Today went really well. We added three players that I know are going to help our team get better. They’re going to improve our team and the playmaking, they’re going to improve our team in the locker room and the culture that we’re trying to build. So, anytime you kind of hit that trifecta of these players improving different areas of your organization, you’re excited about that.”
Here’s what Poles had to say about the additions of Gordon, Brisker and Jones on Day 2:
New Bears safety Jaquan Brisker told Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus: “You just got the steal of the draft.”
The Chicago Bears added three new players to the roster on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL draft.
Chicago selected Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th overall pick. Gordon, a versatile defensive back, provides an immediate upgrade at cornerback, where he projects to start opposite Jaylon Johnson on the outside.
The Bears doubled down on defense in the second round with the addition of Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker with the 48th overall selection. Brisker could be one of the steals of the draft for Chicago, and he’s someone who figures to start immediately as a rookie alongside Eddie Jackson.
They didn’t forget about the offense, adding Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. with the 71st overall pick in the third round. Jones has out-of-this-world speed, and he’s a versatile receiver who could develop into a threat in Luke Getsy’s offense.
One of the great parts of the draft is getting to hear and/or see the moment that these rookies learn they’re joining the NFL. For new general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus, they got to deliver the news to the three newest members of the Bears for the first time.
Take a look at the moment that Gordon, Brisker and Jones each learned they were being drafted by the Bears:
With the Bears selecting Kyler Gordon in the NFL draft, here’s a look at where Chicago’s cornerback depth stands.
The Chicago Bears selected Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, which addressed a huge hole in the secondary.
Gordon provides an immediate upgrade at cornerback for the Bears, where his versatility and lockdown potential make him an exciting addition to the roster. Last season with the Huskies, Gordon totaled 45 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble.
With the addition of Gordon, here’s a look at the Bears’ cornerback depth:
Here’s a collection of grades for CB Kyler Gordon from various outlets and the consensus is the Bears got an immediate impact player.
Ryan Poles went defense with his first draft pick as Chicago Bears general manager, selecting Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th overall selection.
Cornerback was the defense’s biggest need heading into the draft, and Poles upgraded it immediately with Gordon, who’s a versatile athlete that can play either outside or in the slot.
Gordon projects as an immediate starter on the outside opposite Jaylon Johnson, where the two have the potential to be a dynamic duo in the league. In 18 college starts, Gordon didn’t allow a single touchdown, and it’s hard not to get excited about pairing him with Johnson.
Here’s a collection of all of the grades for Gordon from various sports outlets, and the analysts think the Bears got an immediate impact player in Gordon.
The Bears bolstered their secondary with the addition of CB Kyler Gordon in the NFL draft. Get to know the newest Bear.
The Chicago Bears bolstered their secondary on Friday evening when they selected Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with their first pick of the 2022 NFL draft at 39th overall. Gordon was regarded as one of the top 10 cornerbacks in the draft.
Gordon enters a secondary that was consistently picked on in 2021, allowing deep completions and missing tackles far too often. He’ll be on the fast track to being a starter opposite Jaylon Johnson after a productive collegiate career. The Huskie standout totaled two interceptions last season with 45 total tackles, including two for a loss. He also had one forced fumble on the year.
But there is much more to Gordon than just his collegiate stats. Here are five things to know about Kyler Gordon.
