With the seven rounds NFL draft concluding on Saturday, the Bears and other teams moved quickly to fill out their rosters by signing undrafted free agents.
Here is a running list of the Bears’ undrafted free-agent signings, which will be updated over the next few days:
Dubuque CB Michael Joseph
Despite being a Division-III player, Joseph’s size (6-1, 187 pounds) and athleticism earned the NFL’s attention. An Oswego High graduate, Joseph took part in the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. He was named the Iowa Conference Defensive Player of the Year last season, making eight interceptions. He was first-team all-conference selection in three consecutive seasons. Not bad for a kid who couldn’t get playing time on his own high school team.
Notre Dame LB Nyles Morgan
A Crete-Monee graduate, the 6-1, 235-pounder had 179 tackles, combined, the last two years. Over four years at Notre Dame, Morgan made 250 tackles, six sacks and five pass breakups. He was on the Butkus Award watch list three consecutive seasons.
Notre Dame edge rusher Andrew Trumbetti
At 6-4, 236 pounds, Trumbetti recorded only 2 1/2 sacks in four years — but did log 12 1/2 tackles for loss.
Oregon State RB Ryan Nall
Nall was a very productive running back for the Beavers, totaling 2,779 yards from scrimmage and scoring 28 touchdowns over three seasons. He could fill a fullback/H-back role in the NFL.
LSU CB Kevin Toliver
Toliver has great size at 6-3, 204 pounds, but he totaled two picks in three years before leaving after his junior season. He was a former five-star recruit.
Texas Christian S Nick Orr
A first-team All-Big 12 selection, Orr led the Horned Frogs with three interceptions last season. He had nine interceptions in his college career.
Pittsburgh punter Ryan Winslow
Winslow, who is 6-5 and 217 pounds, was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection last season. He participated in the NFL Scouting Combine. He used the combine to help Uplifting Athletes, a nonprofit organization, and their annual campaign to raise funds through “Reps for Rare Diseases.”
Hawaii C/G Dejon Allen
The Compton, Calif.-born Allen spent his four seasons in paradise, starting 24 games over the past two seasons at left tackle. A natural interior lineman, he started 11 games at right guard as a freshman and 12 more as a sophomore, adding one more start at left guard. The 6-3, 290 pounder could play guard or center in rookie minicamp.
Indiana CB Rashard Fant
The 5-10, 179-pounder had seven pass breakups and two interceptions as a senior, one year after posting 17 and three, respectively, for the Hoosiers. The Bears will welcome someone with his ball skills to their defensive backfield, though his size means Fant will likely be limited to slot duties.
Old Dominion DE Bunmi Rotimi
Standing 6-3 and weighing 273 pounds, Rotimi is a former walk-on who totaled 12 1/2 sacks over the past two years. The 22-year-old started seven games last season, missing three due to injury.
Maryland edge rusher Cavon Walker
He started 11 games on the defensive line as as senior, but his 6-2, 278-pound frame makes him a better fit as an edge rusher in the Bears’ 304 scheme. He’s experienced — no Terps player had more appearances over a four-year stretch — but only started 14 games in his college career.
Kentucky WR Garrett Johnson
The Wildcats’ leading receiver for the past three seasons, Johnson caught 48 passes for 539 yards in 2017. He size likely limits him to slot receiver work in the NFL — he’s 5-11 and 175 pounds.
Shepherd edge rusher Elijah Norris
At 6-3, 240-pounder posted 6 1/2 sacks and 11 tackles for loss last season, one year after not participating for the Div. II football team.
Arizona RB Nick Wilson
Wilson was a sensation as a freshman, carrying 236 times for 1,375 yards and 16 touchdowns. The 5-10, 199-pounder was limited to 14 starts over the next two years combined, but posted a solid ending to his Arizona career, carrying 128 times for 614 yards and six scores in Rich Rodriguez’s run-heavy attack.
T.J. McCollum, Purdue S/ILB
McCollum followed coach Jeff Brohm from Western Kentucky to Purdue, where he played last season as a graduate transfer. He had 69 tackles, six for loss, and three sacks. He started his career at UAB before the program was cut.
Richmond CB Tafon Mainsah (tryout at minicamp)
A captain last year, the 5-9 cornerback intercepted two passes for the Spiders. As a junior, he had three. He will try out for the team during rookie minicamp.
St. Francis (Penn.) S DeLondo Boyd (tryout at minicamp)
Boyd (6-0, 195 pounds) was a first-team All-Northeast Conference selection in 2017, recording 57 tackles (four for loss), a sack, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup. He also blocked a field goal. Boyd is a four-year starter and two-time captain.
James Madison QB Bryan Schor (tryout at minicamp)
The 6-2, 211-pounder played 29 games over the past two years for the small-school power. Over his career, he’s completed 559-of-827 passes for 7,078 yards, 62 scores and 22 interceptions. A prolific runner, he’s gained 1,163 yards on 352 career carries.
