"ZAVION THOMAS, LSU WR Many have dubbed Thomas a "gadget" player since Chicago selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Typically, that wouldn't be a label I would be all that excited about - in Bears offenses past, that just meant someone who couldn't do any one thing really well - but under Ben Johnson's vision and direction, there is some intrigue."
"MALIK MUHAMMAD, TEXAS CB Muhammad fits the mold we've seen the Bears use this weekend, scoring very high on the RAS chart with an elite speed and explosion grade. He ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and received a 9.51 RAS score. Muhammad had a pair of interceptions for the Longhorns last season, four passes defended, a sack, and 30 tackles. He was Dane Brugler's CB11 in The Beast."
"KEYSHAUN ELLIOTT, ARIZONA STATE LB Elliott seems like a plug-and-play contributor on special teams as early as Week 1, which, in itself, has plenty of value. As far as his fit on defense is concerned, he's likely a depth contributor. In a perfect world, he doesn't have much of a role on defense this season, because that would mean health has shaken out in favor of the Bears' linebacker room, something we weren't able to say last season."
"JORDAN VAN DEN BERG, GEORGIA TECH DT What he lacks in length, he makes up for it in motor, finishing the 2025 season with three sacks and 42 tackles at Georgia Tech on his way to a First-team All-ACC selection. van den Berg earned a 73.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 156th among 887 qualified interior defensive linemen. His pass rush grade and production leave"
The Chicago Bears announced contracts for four players from their 2026 NFL Draft class and 13 rookies signed as undrafted free agents. Zavion Thomas, a third-round LSU wide receiver, is viewed as a “gadget” type player, with potential shaped by Ben Johnson’s offensive direction. Malik Muhammad, a Texas cornerback, matches the team’s athletic profile, posting a 4.42 40-yard dash and a 9.51 RAS score, along with production including interceptions, passes defended, a sack, and tackles. Keyshuan Elliott, an Arizona State linebacker, is expected to contribute immediately on special teams and provide defensive depth. Jordan Van Den Berg, a Georgia Tech defensive tackle, is noted for high motor and strong pass-rush production, earning First-team All-ACC honors and a 73.9 PFF defensive grade.
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