Bears Reveal 2024 Class of Nine Undrafted Free Agents
The Chicago Bears bolstered their team with a promising 2024 NFL draft class that included top-10 picks quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. The team further strengthened its lineup by adding offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, punter Tory Taylor, and edge rusher Austin Booker during the subsequent rounds.
However, the acquisition of talent didn't stop there. On Thursday, the Bears announced the signing of nine undrafted rookie free agents, who will vie for a place on the roster at the rookie minicamp scheduled for this weekend. Here's a glimpse at these aspiring talents:
Tight End Brenden Bates (No. 87)
- College: Kentucky
- Notable Moment: Scored a touchdown in the first quarter against Miami of Ohio on September 3, 2022.
- Height: 6-foot-5
- Weight: 255 pounds
Offensive Lineman Theo Benedet (No. 62)
- College: University of British Columbia
- Notable Game: Played in the Shrine Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on February 2, 2023.
- Height: 6-foot-7
- Weight: 305 pounds
Linebacker Carl Jones Jr. (No. 50)
- College: UCLA
- Notable Game: Tackled Stanford's running back during a game at Stanford Stadium on September 25, 2021.
- Height: 6-foot-2
- Weight: 230 pounds
Defensive Lineman Jamree Kromah (No. 59)
- College: James Madison
- Notable Game: Competed against the Air Force Falcons on December 23, 2023, at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
- Height: 6-foot-4
- Weight: 275 pounds
Wide Receiver Peter LeBlanc (No. 82)
- College: Louisiana
- Notable Game: Participated in the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 16, 2023.
- Height: 6-foot-2
- Weight: 189 pounds
Defensive Lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (No. 67)
- College: Illinois
- Notable Game: Featured in Illinois' win over Virginia at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2022.
- Height: 6-foot-5
- Weight: 300 pounds
Quarterback Austin Reed (No. 16)
- College: Western Kentucky
- Notable Game: Played against MTSU at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on September 28, 2023.
- Height: 6-foot-1
- Weight: 220 pounds
Defensive Back Reddy Steward (No. 46)
- College: Troy
- Notable Game: Defended against Middle Tennessee on September 19, 2020, at Floyd Stadium.
- Height: 5-foot-11
- Weight: 178 pounds
These new additions represent a mix of skill and potential, each eager to make their mark and secure a place with the Chicago Bears.
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9 MAI | 87 ANSWERS Bears Reveal 2024 Class of Nine Undrafted Free Agents "Are undrafted free agents valuable to NFL teams? | ||
| Yes | 82 | 94.3 % |
| No | 5 | 5.7 % |
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