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5 rookies turning heads right away at NFL training camp

By Sravan Gannavarapu

Mar 3, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami‐Fl defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (DB31) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami‐Fl defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (DB31) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 02: Tyrique Stevenson #DB31 of Miami, Florida, speaks with the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 02: Tyrique Stevenson #DB31 of Miami, Florida, speaks with the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

NFL rookies turning heads: 2. Tyrique Stevenson, Chicago Bears, CB

Well, can’t really be surprised because of the current situation in the Windy City. With Jaylon Johnson as the only productive starting cornerback last season and Kyler Gordon going through rookie pains at times, reinforcements were required. As such, Chicago opted to draft Stevenson in Round 2.

Though the attention has been placed on Justin Fields for much of the offseason, and rightfully so, the Bears’ defense wasn’t exactly top-notch either. They essentially were abysmal, which makes sense when a team starts the rebuilding process from scratch. New talent is required, and Chicago has brought it into their organization.

Stevenson has shown out in practice, and given the current situation, he and fellow rookie Terell Smith have no choice but to stand out. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus will not stand for non-maximum effort and non-maximum intensity. Steveson is showing it so far, which is good. He needs to keep it up.

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