When it comes to the Chicago Bears draft picks of the past, there are some who have had impressive success, while others have been wholly unsuccessful. We’ll start with the first, which includes a Hall of Fame member, a couple of future Hall of Fame members, and some late robberies.
Here are the Bears’ best draft picks of each season since 2000.
2000 – LB Brian Urlacher NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 04: Brian Urlacher # 54 of the Chicago Bears runs an interception … NASHVILLE, TN – November 4: Brian Urlacher # 54 of the Chicago Bears runs an interception for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon / Getty Images) more
2001 – RB Anthony Thomas NASHVILLE – NOVEMBER 14: Chicago Bears running back Anthony Thomas # 35 carries the ball … NASHVILLE – NOVEMBER 14: Chicago Bears running back Anthony Thomas # 35 carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the game on November 14, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bears defeated the Titans 19-17 in overtime. (Photo by Ronald Martinez / Getty Images) more
2002 – DE Alex Brown August 22, 2009; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown (96) reacts after… August 22, 2009; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown (96) reacts after a defensive layoff during the second quarter of the preseason game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports more
2003 – LB Lance Briggs September 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs (55) reacts during… September 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) reacts during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports more
2004 – DT Tommie Harris CHICAGO – DECEMBER 28: Tommie Harris # 91 of the Chicago Bears rests on the bench during … CHICAGO – DECEMBER 28: Tommie Harris # 91 of the Chicago Bears rests on the bench during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on December 28, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 36-30 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images) more
2005 – QB Kyle Orton December 11, 2008; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) points to defenders on … December 11, 2008; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) draws defenders on the line during overtime against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the Saints 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports more
2006 – KR Devin Hester MIAMI GARDENS, FL – February 4: Chicago Bears kick Devin Hester # 23 returns … MIAMI GARDENS, FL – February 4: Chicago Bears kick Devin Hester # 23 returns the kick Initial 92 yards for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images) more
2007 – TE Greg Olsen CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 08: Greg Olsen # 82 of the Chicago Bears complains to a referee during … CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 08: Greg Olsen # 82 of the Chicago Bears complains to a referee during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field on November 8, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Bears 41-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images) more
2008 – RB Matt Forte October 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) carries the ball … October 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) carries the ball against the Detroit Lions in an NFL game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports more
2009 – WR Johnny Knox December 18, 2011; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox kicks back during … December 18, 2011; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox kicks back in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports more
2010 – DE Corey Wootton August 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton (98) celebrates a sack … August 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton (98) celebrates a loot during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports more
2011 – FS Chris Conte December 29, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears free agent Chris Conte (47) intercepts a pass … December 29, 2013; Chicago, IL, United States; Chicago Bears free agent Chris Conte (47) intercepts a pass thrown by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports more
2012 – WR Alshon Jeffery October 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the game … October 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports more
2013 – OG Kyle Long September 15, 2019; Denver, CO, United States; Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long (75) in Q1 … September 15, 2019; Denver, CO, United States; The Chicago Bears protect Kyle Long (75) in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports more
2014 – CB Kyle Fuller CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 27: Kyle Fuller # 23 of the Chicago Bears runs with his interception … CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – October 27: Kyle Fuller # 23 of the Chicago Bears runs with his interception during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images) more
2015 – NT Eddie Goldman Chicago Bears tackle nose Eddie Goldman breaks the Carolina Panthers offensive line during the first … Chicago Bears tackle nose Eddie Goldman breaks the Carolina Panthers offensive line during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, August 8. , 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo / Amr Alfiky) more
2016 – RB Jordan Howard September 17, 2017; Tampa, FL, United States; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs with… September 17, 2017; Tampa, FL, United States; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports more
2017 – FS Eddie Jackson November 22, 2018; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears free guard Eddie Jackson (39) makes an interception … November 22, 2018; Detroit, MI, United States; Chicago Bears free guard Eddie Jackson (39) intercepts a touchdown against Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports more
2018 – LB Roquan Smith Chicago Bears within linebacker Roquan Smith (58) in action against the Detroit Lions during an NFL … Chicago Bears within linebacker Roquan Smith (58) in action against the Detroit Lions during a soccer game of the NFL in Detroit, Thursday, November 22, 2018. (AP Images / Rick Osentoski) more
2019 – RB David Montgomery September 15, 2019; Denver, CO, United States; Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) carries the ball … September 15, 2019; Denver, CO, United States; Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) carries the ball away from defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports more
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