Another cornerback went off the board for the Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Draft. They selected Minnesota’s Terell Smith with the No. 165 pick in the fifth round. It’s the second cornerback picked by the Bears in the draft after they chose Tyrique Stevenson out of Miami (FL) in the second round.
Smith played five seasons for the Golden Gophers, taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He started 29 games and recorded four interceptions and one forced fumble during his career. In 2022, Smith had arguably his best season with 38 total tackles (4.5 for a loss) as well as two interceptions and five pass breakups.
