Breaking down the Bears' 13 undrafted free agent signees

Breaking down the Bears’ 13 undrafted free agent signees

The Bears signed Northern Illinois running back Joel Bouagnon. (Getty Images)

Almost two weeks after they began agreeing to deals, the Bears announced the signing of 13 undrafted free agents:

A look at them, by position:

Offense

Northern Illinois RB Joel Bouagnon — Ran 182 times for 855 yards and was second-team all-conference last year.

Wyoming WR Tanner Gentry — The 6-1, 208-pound receiver caught 72 passes for 1,326 yards and 14 touchdowns last year. He was 15th in the nation with 678 receiving yards in seven games as a junior before suffering a season-ending right shoulder injury.

Ball State TE Franko House — Averaged 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds last season as a basketball player, and is switching sports.

Florida International OL Dieugot Joseph — The 6-6, 293-pounder started every game at left tackle last season and was honorable mention all-conference.

James Madison OL Mitch Kirsch — The 6-5, 306-pounder was a two-time first-team all-conference tackle.

Oklahoma State WR Jhajuan Seales — The 6-foot, 205-pounder four touchdowns and 615 receiving yards last year, but was a four-year contributor; he even started every game as a freshman.

Florida State FB Freddie Stevenson — He ran for 90 yards and four scores as a senior, but was best-known for blocking for Dalvin Cook. He’ll compete with Paul Lasike for a fullback spot — if the Bears decide to keep one.

Florida State WR Levonte Whitfield — The 5-foot-8 receiver is nicknamed “Kermit.”

Defense

Old Dominion DL Rashaad Coward — The 6-6, 310-pounder started at defensive tackle the last two seasons.

Minnesota LB Hendrick Ekpe — Had 3 1/2 sacks and 7 1/2 tackles for loss last year.

San Jose State LB Isaiah Irving — His 0.58 sacks per game was third in the Mountain West.

Coastal Carolina LB Alex Scearce — Had eight sacks and was a Buck Buchanan National Defensive Player of the Year finalist

Special teams

Utah K Andy Phillips — A four-time All-Pac 12 selection set the Utes’ record with 84 field goals made.