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2019 NFL Draft: Bears draft Kerrith Whyte, Jr. at No. 222 overall

In the seventh round of the NFL Draft, it may as well be complete pandemonium. After already adding likely starter David Montgomery, the Bears have drafted former Florida Atlantic University complementary back Kerrith Whyte Jr. at No. 222 overall in the seventh.

Besides being the secondary option to starter and former teammate Devin Singletary, Whyte Jr. carved out a solid role with the Owls over the course of his three-year playing career. At 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, he helped form quite the compact and effective backfield duo. Known as a blazer and home-run hitter, Whyte Jr.