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The Bears are giving rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as many options as possible down the field. They drafted Washington standout wide receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick Thursday, following their selection of Williams first overall.
Odunze led the NCAA with 1,640 yards receiving last season on 92 catches and scored 17 touchdowns. There was debate over whether he or LSU’s Malik Nabers was the second-best receiver in this class after Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr.
It’s a huge pick for Bears general manager Ryan Poles at what has been a problematic position.