The Chicago Bears are 3-10 through the first 13 weeks of the 2022 NFL season, where things have looked pretty ugly amid their rebuild. With just four games left, the focus has shifted to what’s gearing up to be an important 2023 offseason.
GM Ryan Poles’ first rookie class has featured plenty of significant contributions in 2022. Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those rookies who took a snap for the Bears, and we’re taking a look at those who received the best and worst marks through 13 games.
There were a few surprises — and then some not surprises — in terms of the highest-graded rookies on offense, defense and special teams. Here’s a look:
12
CB Jaylon Jones
Grade: 46.7
11
CB Kyler Gordon
Grade: 46.7
10
DE Dominique Robinson
Grade: 48.1
9
S Elijah Hicks
Grade: 51.3
8
RB Trestan Ebner
Grade: 52.1
7
TE Jake Tonges
Grade: 52.5
6
LB Jack Sanborn
Grade: 59.2
5
P Trenton Gill
Grade: 63.0
4
WR Velus Jones Jr.
Grade: 64.3 (offense); 45.0 (special teams)
3
S Jaquan Brisker
Grade: 69.9
2
LT Braxton Jones
Grade: 74.0
1
CB Josh Blackwell
Grade: 77.5
