Chicago Bears: 2019 Undrafted rookies who could make roster

Emanuel Hall, Wide Receiver

Last offseason, the Chicago Bears did a good job of overhauling the wide receivers corps. The unit ranked last in yards and touchdowns in 2017 and made a jump in 2018. Pace, however, was not satisfied. The unit improved, yes, but is still ranked just 21st in yards and 14th in touchdowns. He wanted better.

Pace went out and drafted Riley Ridley, an athletic receiver who runs great routes and makes contested catches. The job wasn’t done yet, though. After the draft, the Bears went out and tried to improve the receivers unit even more. They signed speedy and athletic receiver Emanuel Hall.

Hall was a big part of the high-powered Missouri Tigers offense that ranked 18th in the nation. Hall led the Tigers in receiving yards with 828 and tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns with six. Hall has the speed to be successful in the league.

He ran a 4.39-second 40 and it translated on the field, averaging 22.4 yards per catch. The Bears hope he uses that speed to be a deep threat. Many scouts consider Hall a one-trick pony but he has the size (6-2, 205 pounds) and athleticism to stick onto the roster. He may not be a high-volume receiver, but the catches he does make can be big.

Hall suffered an injury that could put him behind. Once he gets on the field, however, that speed is something that can be a difference maker. You cannot teach speed and, if he shows he can be effective with a limited number of catches, that speed will be a weapon. Additionally, not getting drafted puts a chip on his shoulder. He’ll want to prove every other team wrong. That could end up being to the Bears’ advantage.