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Who have been the last 10 players drafted 50th overall?

Looking at the previous players that have been taken 50th overall, there are some encouraging picks but more that didn’t exactly pan out.

The Chicago Bears are without a first-round pick for the second straight season, but they do own a pair of second round picks at No. 43 and No. 50.

When considering the previous players that have been taken at 50th overall, there are some encouraging picks but more that didn’t exactly pan out.

Let’s take a look at the last 10 picks at No. 50.

2019: TE Irv Smith Jr., Vikings

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Following a solid preseason, rookie Irv Smith Jr. was gradually worked into Minnesota’s offense. In 2019, Smith had 36 receptions for 311 yards and two touchdowns, which was more than any Bears tight end last season. The Vikings already have a really good tight end in Kyle Rudolph, so there hasn’t really been a rush with Smith. But with the loss of Stefan Diggs, Smith is expected to get more opportunities in Minnesota’s offense in 2020.

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Jags promote safety Doug Middleton to active roster, waive Marcus Gilchrist

The Jags made a move a roster move within their secondary as Doug Middleton received a promotion from practice squad.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made one transaction Wednesday that involved their main roster as safety Doug Middleton was promoted from their practice squad. To make room for the transaction, the team waived veteran safety Marcus Gilchrist.

Middleton, 26, joined the Jags’ practice squad in late November. He initially entered the league in 2016 as an undrafted free-agent from Appalachian State with the New York Jets. He spent time on both their practice squad and active roster but was eventually released by them this September. Afterward, he joined the Miami Dolphins briefly and was released around the middle of November.

Middleton is a player with some experience under his belt as he’s participated in 12 games and started in four. He’ll enter his tenure with the Jags with 33 tackles and four pass breakups.

Jags place LB Najee Goode on IR, sign safety Marcus Gilchrist

The Jags made another roster transaction this week and added some help in the secondary by placing Najee Goode (knee) on IR.

The Jacksonville Jaguars seemingly sustained a lot of injuries in Week 12’s loss against the Tennessee Titans and linebacker Najee Goode (knee) was amongst them. He was placed on injured reserve Wednesday as a result and the Jags filled his spot by signing safety Marcus Gilchrist.

It’s not known when Goode sustained the injury but it appears to be one that will take at least a week to return from based on the Jags’ transaction. He started in four total games at weak-side linebacker with rookie Quincy Williams struggling but the Jags gave Williams a lot of play time Sunday and it appears they are now comfortable with him again.

Gilchrist, 30, was drafted in the 2011 NFL Draft (No. 50 overall) out of Clemson by the San Diego Chargers but has been a journeyman throughout his career. Afterward, he spent time with the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions. This season marks Gilchrist’s eighth and he will enter his tenure with 123 appearances, 98 starts, 495 total tackles, and 14 interceptions.

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Gilchrist’s addition could be insurance at the safety position as starting safety Ronnie Harrison exited Sunday’s game with a concussion. While attempting to bring Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt down in the first quarter, it appears he accidentally collided with teammate Jarrod Wilson. He surfaced on Wednesday’s injury report and was projected not to practice.