I think that second-round picks Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker will both become dependable starters at cornerback and safety, respectively, but I believe that receiver Velus Jones Jr. will make the biggest impact by a Bears rookie this season—in part because of the position he plays and the opportunities he'll receive. Watching Jones in offseason practices, he certainly looks the part—he's fast and explosive and has good hands. Scouts have said that his No. 1 strength is generating yards after the catch, and you could see that aspect of his game on the practice field during minicamp and OTAs. Jones also seems like he's NFL-ready; he took advantage of the extra year of eligibility that college football players were granted last year due to COVID-19, blossoming as a playmaker at Tennessee. Jones especially honed his route-running skills in what was his sixth season playing college football, more than doubling his career totals with 62 receptions, 807 yards and seven touchdowns. He's also a dangerous return specialist who could give the Bears a boost in that area as well.
