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Shaheen's size, speed carry over to NFL

Tight end 's extraordinary combination of size and athleticism that jumps off his college tape was also evident Friday at Halas Hall.

The 6-6, 278-pounder, who often looked like a man among boys at Division II Ashland University, also stood out during the first practice of Bears rookie minicamp.

Adam Shaheen
Bears second-round pick Adam Shaheen's size and athleticism stood out during the first practice of rookie minicamp.

"The whole level of competition is something you look at and evaluate in our league," said coach John Fox. "But with Adam I saw the same thing here today, still the size and the quickness and the length that he has regardless of what school he played at.