The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. with the 71st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, which addressed a huge need on offense.
While the Bears opted to go for the speedy Jones over some more proven wideouts, they finally added a weapon for quarterback Justin Fields. He joins a receiving corp that includes Darnell Mooney and Byron Pringle. Jones is a raw talent, but his speed is out of this world, which gives him the potential to be dangerous in Luke Getsy’s offense.
With the addition of Jones, here’s a look at the Bears’ wide receiver depth:
