The Chicago Bears started Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft with a roll of the dice by drafting Western Kentucky linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe. What say you? Has appeared in 31 games over two seasons with the Bears, primarily on special teams, Appeared in 15 games, making four STTs ... inactive for Week 5 at OAK, Appeared in 16 games as a reserve, making three tackles, one tackle for loss and five tackles on special teams, Appeared in Wild Card playoff game as a reserve. RANKS # IDP. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, or the Chicago Bulls have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. But he’s still going to a Patriots-esque offense. Iggy posted solid numbers over the weekend: As Packers Wire noted, Iggy was apart of one of the fastest linebacking groups in over a decade, but there hasn’t been a ton of post-combine talk about him (much like there wasn’t a ton of pre-combine talk on him). Were you impressed or disappointed with either performance? With first-round pick Roquan Smith joining Danny Trevathan in the starting lineup, Iyiegbuniwe joins the reserves and gives the Bears depth at a position that could certainly use it. Bleacher Nation is a private media site, and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, or the Chicago Bulls. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Bulls. Iyiegbuniwe playing in a pinch inside could even spring Kwiatkoski to some reps as an edge defender. Instead, the Bears added a player at a position of perceived strength. Height 6'1" Weight 226. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Bye Week 11. Maybe he slides to the fifth round instead of the fourth? Drafting Iyiegbuniwe reminds me of the Nick Kwiatkoski pick from a few years ago and I can see him following a similar path. Appears to play faster than his timed 4.6 40-yard dash time. While there isn’t a lot of pub surrounding Iggy, I think he may have helped his cause a bit with the numbers he posted (much like White, I’m talking maybe a sixth round to fifth or even late fourth? Experienced special teams contributor who picked up 11 tackles in return coverage in his career. And Other Bulls Bullets, The 2020-21 MLB Offseason: Dates, Deadlines, What and When to Expect Things for the Cubs. Shout out my main man @BrandenJWhitley you outdid yourself pic.twitter.com/7iBuHPNS1f, — Joel Iyiegbuniwe (@ig_nacious_) February 16, 2018. Size and playing experience limits him to a role as an inside linebacker. His times were all among the lowest, and all below historical averages. The NFL Combine wrapped up this past weekend, and both Mike White and Joel Iyiegbuniwe took part in the festivities. Another traditionally undersized linebacker at 6-1 and 229 pounds. Perhaps it’s because he has smooth movements that show up when he is asked to drop into coverage. Bears special teams could use an up-tick in production, as it’s been a while since that group has been viewed as a strength. There was no outlook written for Joel Iyiegbuniwe in 2020. SBN also mentioned him in the “Who didn’t help themselves” category in just about every workout. Fits the mold of a modern linebacker, but needs to develop some additional strength to play well in his frame. Did the Bears Just Win the Offseason? Alexander was a fourth-round pick in 2015 who made the Pro Bowl as a middle linebacker in 2017. What About Quintana and Chatwood, La Russa as Top Sox Option, and Other Cubs Bullets, MLB Playoffs: Braves Hang On to Put Dodgers Down 2-0, Altuve and Astros Throw One Away, Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and Obsession, Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, Height, weight, hand size, arms: 6-foot-1, 229 pounds, 10-1/4 inches, 32-5/8 inches.

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