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Walter Payton headlines best draft picks for Bears

The Chicago Bears have selected 1,332 players in their 95-year history. Here’s a look at the best draft picks by position for the Bears.

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Sid Luckman, first round, 1939, Columbia. Luckman led the Bears to four NFL titles. The quarterback ranks second on Chicago’s all-time list for touchdown passes (137) and passing yards (14,686).

Running back: Walter Payton, first round, 1975, Jackson State. Payton retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing and combined net yards. Voted to nine Pro Bowls, Payton still holds 27 Bears’ records.