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Kevin White’s Dream No Longer Deferred

The No. 7 pick of the 2015 draft is finally ready to start his NFL career after missing all of last season. White reflects on the emotional toll of sitting out as a rookie, and the positive outlook on his current health as he goes through OTAs

A little more than a year ago, Kevin White entered the NFL with expectations as high as he is fast. He was the No. 7 overall pick by the Chicago Bears, and the West Virginia wide receiver was expected to be another dangerous weapon for quarterback Jay Cutler. But soon after he arrived in the Windy City, an injury popped up in his left shin—a stress fracture that would require surgery.