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In the course of their history, the Bears have suited up 104 players from Illinois, from Dick Butkus to Red Grange to Emery Moorehead. They’ve averaged, roughly, one in-state player per year.
When the Bears named their 53-man roster on Tuesday, though, a whopping six players hailed from the state:
• Linebacker T.J. Edwards: Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa
• Center/guard Dan Feeney: Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park
• Tight end Cole Kmet: St.