The Bears signed Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable as an undrafted free agent after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft.
A utility player who played a strong role for the Chanticleers for three seasons, Marable finished his collegiate career with 2,691 yards, 29 touchdowns and 5.5 yards per carry. He was also a productive receiving back, catching 84 passes for 703 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Marable is shorter at just under 5-foot-7 and weighs 195 pounds. He is an explosive back on film whose ball-carrier vision and decisiveness allowed him to maximize his athletic ability.