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Roschon Johnson a player to watch in preseason opener

Nam Y. Huh, AP Photos

Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson has made an impact with his physicality at training camp.

NFL analyst Chris Simms of NBC Sports was doing a breakdown of Bears quarterback Justin Fields as No. 23 on his list of Top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL in May when the subject turned to Fields’ improved supporting cast.

“DJ Moore, Claypool, Mooney, Cole Kmet, Roschon Johnson …”

Wait, what? Since when is Roschon Johnson — a rookie running back drafted in the fourth round who had all of 93 carries for Texas last year and ranked 158th in the NCAA in rushing yards (561) — now the fifth most-recognizable weapon in the Bears’ offense?