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Alyssa Barbieri

Every player drafted with 53rd overall pick in the last 20 years

The Chicago Bears have a first-round pick for the second time in the last five years. After trading the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers, the Bears still have a top 10 pick at ninth overall, where general manager Ryan Poles has a chance to find an impact player.

The Bears also have two picks in the second round, including the 53rd selection. There have been four Pro Bowlers selected with the 53rd pick and two of them have also been voted First-Team All-Pros.

Here’s a look at every player drafted 53rd overall in the last 20 years dating back to 2003.

2022: WR Alec Pierce, Colts

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2021: OT Dillon Radunz, Titans

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2020: QB Jalen Hurts, Eagles

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

2019: RB Miles Sanders, Eagles

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2018: DB M.J. Stewart, Buccaneers

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2017: DB Jalen Tabor, Lions

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2016: DB Su'a Cravens, Redskins

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2015: OT Jake Fisher, Bengals

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2014: WR Davante Adams, Packers

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2013: DE Margus Hunt, Bengals

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2012: DT Devon Still, Bengals

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2011: DT Stephen Paea, Bears

Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

2010: LB Jermaine Cunningham, Patriots

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2009: RB LeSean McCoy, Eagles

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2008: WR Limas Sweed, Steelers

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2007: DB Eric Wright, Browns

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2006: TE Anthony Fasano, Cowboys

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2005: DE Dan Cody, Ravens

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2004: DB Michael Boulware, Seahawks

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2003: LB Victor Hobson, Jets

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