The Bears have had their fair share of success from HBCUs over the course of their franchise history.
Walter Payton and Richard Dent were two of the team’s cornerstones in their Super Bowl victory in 1985, and both are Pro Football Hall of Famers. Other players like Leslie Frazier, Big Cat Williams and Tarik Cohen have produced well for Chicago after successful careers with HBCUs. Though they might not generate as much attention as your typical Power 5 school, there’s still plenty of talent to be found at that level.
The 2022 NFL Draft features a handful of HBCU prospects who could be selected, as well as many others deserving of roster spots at the next level.