Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2024
Bears take Iowa punter Tory Taylor in Round 4
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 04: Tory Taylor #9 of the Iowa Hawkeyes punts against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field on November 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
If Caleb Williams struggles, the Bears have someone who can kick the ball away.
The Bears drafted Iowa’s Tory Taylor, the best punter in college football, in Round 4 on Saturday.
The Australian — and former Australian Rules Football player — finished his career with 4,479 punting yards, an FBS record. He won the Ray Guy Award last year, given to the best player at his position. Between 2021-22, he landed 162 punts inside the 20-yard line. He’s had three punts blocked.
