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2021 NFL Draft: Bears pick RB Khalil Herbert in sixth round at No. 217 overall

The Bears drafted Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert in the sixth round at No. 217 overall. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry on his way to 1,183 for the season and rushed for eight touchdowns.

The Bears originally held the No. 208 pick, but traded it to the Seahawks for No. 217 and a seventh-rounder at No. 250.

The Bears have third-year running back David Montgomery in place as their starter, followed by veteran Damien Williams and developmental project Artavis Pierce.

The Bears opened the draft Thursday by trading up from No. 20 to 11 to land quarterback Justin Fields, then trading up in the second round Friday to get offensive tackle Teven Jenkins.