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Chicago Bears: Predicting the fates of 2018 rookie class

By Carlos Nazario

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 28: Tailback Phillip Lindsay of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball past Kylie Fitts of the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 28: Tailback Phillip Lindsay of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball past Kylie Fitts of the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /

Dependable rotation players

Joel Iyiegbuniwe
The fourth-round pick suffered a shoulder injury early on in camp that slowed his progress. I really like this pick and I feel he could help the team. As the season progresses, the game will slow down for him and his abilities will shine. He can play inside or outside linebacker so he gives the defense some added depth. Eventually, though, he could compete for the pass rusher spot opposite of Leonard Floyd.

Bilal Nichols
Nichols may prove to be a steal in the fifth round. He’s been doing well in camp and the game doesn’t seem too fast for him. He’s going to be a good backup for Akiem Hicks. He’ll give HIcks some valuable rest during games. Keeping HIcks fresh is important for him to continue his stellar play in Chicago. Also, Nichols can help back up Eddie Goldman.

Kylie Fitts
If this guy can stay healthy, the Chicago Bears have themselves one heck of a player. Fitts is the dream player for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Fangio loves to have players he can put all over the field.

The key is if Fitts can stay healthy. He played well when on the field but he spent too much time dealing with injuries. If that changes on Chicago, he can become an invaluable asset for the Bears defense.

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