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Bears Rookie Addresses Viral Non-Reaction to NFL Draft Moment

Bears Rookie Addresses Viral Non-Reaction to NFL Draft Moment

Summary

The Chicago Bears picked several players in the NFL Draft to strengthen their team. One of their fourth-round picks, Malik Muhammad, was seen not reacting much during his draft moment, but he later said he was very happy and excited to join the Bears.

Key Facts

  • The Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thien in the first round and Iowa center Logan Jones to protect their quarterback.
  • They chose Stanford tight end Sam Roush and LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round.
  • University of Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad was picked in the fourth round to boost the Bears' defense.
  • A video showed Muhammad looking down at his phone and not showing excitement when his name was announced during the draft.
  • Muhammad later posted online that being drafted was a dream come true and that he is eager to play and make Chicago proud.
  • Muhammad is 6 feet tall, weighs 188 pounds, and had notable college stats including 30 tackles and 2 interceptions last season.
  • Experts expected Muhammad to be picked earlier, so the Bears may have gotten a valuable player later in the draft.
  • Muhammad’s focus now is on his football career and helping the Bears’ defense succeed.
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