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Minnesota CB Terell Smith drafted by the Bears at No. 165

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Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith breaks up a pass against Purdue in October.

Minnesota cornerback Terrell Smith was the Bears’ pick at No. 165 in Round 5 on Saturday.

Smith started 29 games over a five-year career — he got an extra season of eligibility because of the coronavirus — with the Golden Gophers. Oddly, he started nine games as a freshman and then not again until 2021. He had two interceptions and two sacks last season.

The 6-foot, 204-pounder is old by draft standards — he turns 24 in July.