The Associated Press
Projected as a second-round pick, Florida defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard had to wait until the third round to hear his named called at the NFL draft in Chicago on Friday night.
Bullard, a first team All-SEC selection and team captain this past season, was selected by the Chicago Bears with the ninth pick in the round and the 72nd overall.
Bullard is considered one of the more versatile defensive linemen in the draft because of his ability to play end and tackle.
Bullard is coming off a strong senior season in which he totaled 66 total tackles, had 17.