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5 Chicago Bears Undrafted Rookies Who Could Make the 53-Man Roster

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5 Chicago Bears Undrafted Rookies Who Could Make the 53-Man Roster

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Chicago Bears fans have heard plenty about the six selections the team made last month at the draft. However, there are 15 rookies who haven't made many headlines. The Bears also invited 15 undrafted rookies to training camp in July, and they all will be battling for a coveted roster spot. Here are the five undrafted rookies with the best chance to make the roster.

5. Bryce Callahan, CB, Rice

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5. Bryce Callahan, CB, Rice

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Callahan has a chance to make this roster. The Bears are going to be looking for secondary depth, and if Callahan can prove valuable on special teams, then he will have a shot. He has excellent technique that will help him at the NFL level, but he's undersized and may have an issue getting out muscled for the ball. Despite his deficiencies, he will get a long look by the Bears coaching staff.

4. Jacoby Glenn, CB, Central Florida

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4. Jacoby Glenn, CB, Central Florida

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Glenn could be a steal for the Bears. A second team All-American corner at Central Florida, Glenn plays with passion and intensity that you can't teach. He's constantly looking to make the big play, and he has value as a run stopper as well. He needs to improve his technique to hide the fact that he's slower than most NFL receivers. If he can, he will have a home on an NFL roster for several years.

3. Anthony Jefferson, S, UCLA

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3. Anthony Jefferson, S, UCLA

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Jefferson isn't the fastest player out there, but he could become a valuable part of the team. He has a tremendous attitude and excelled at safety for UCLA after converting from CB. Jefferson has the size and strength to become a reliable tackler and an asset against the run. That type of value could also be used on special teams and help spark a defense that could use some help wrapping up ball carriers.

2. Shane Carden, QB, East Carolina

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2. Shane Carden, QB, East Carolina

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Carden is a competitor. He wants to win at all costs with the type of attitude that is contagious for an offense and can rally a team. He doesn't have the physical skills to become a starting NFL QB, but his spirit could earn him a roster spot competing against a David Fales. Even if he misses out, he could still earn a practice squad spot. He should be a fun guy to watch in August during the fourth quarters of preseason games.

1. Terry Williams, NT, East Carolina

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1. Terry Williams, NT, East Carolina

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Terry Williams is the most important free agent rookie that the Bears signed. With the release of Ray McDonald, Jeremiah Ratliff will play mostly DE meaning Eddie Goldman is the only true NT. Williams will have a chance to earn a roster spot and see playing time as a rookie. "Swamp Monster" has a chance to become a fan favorite if he can show he's focused on football and ready to work hard to disrupt NFL backfields.

Bill Zimmerman is a featured writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter or like him on Facebook.

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