With the NFL Draft set to kick off exactly one month from today, we take a look back at one of the best drafts in Bears history:
With two first-round picks, the Bears entered the 1983 NFL Draft with high expectations. Twelve rounds later, they had harvested seven eventual starters who in two years would help lead the franchise to its first Super Bowl title.
The draft class included tackle Jimbo Covert and receiver Willie Gault in the first round, cornerback Mike Richardson in the second, safety Dave Duerson in the third, guard Tom Thayer in the fourth and Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent and guard Mark Bortz in the eighth.