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Chicago Bears should consider these Supplemental Draft prospects

By William Martin

BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates a tackle during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates a tackle during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /
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Bright Ugwoegbu
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Linebacker Bright Ugwoegbu

Yes, that is a mouthful (Oog-way-boo) and yes, Ugwoegbu is a handful.

Dating back to April this year, Ugwoegbu was suspended indefinitely before spring practice broke. That being said, he did a whole lot of everything for the Oregon State Beavers. Coming in at 6-feet-2, 235 pounds, Bright displayed the ability to play multiple positions on defense.

Strengths: As said earlier, Ugwoegbu played several positions on defense. While the team website had him pegged as a linebacker, he really has the size of a safety and would be a chess piece used all around the front seven. He tallied 126 tackles (17.5  for loss) with eight sacks. He will pursue the ball until the whistle is blown and works his butt off.

Weaknesses: While Bright has some promise as a chess piece, the ‘Master of None’ conundrum will hamstring him. This especially with more vanilla defenses in the league. Mediocre workout times (4.95 40 yard dash and 7.38 three-cone drill) will limit what he can do at the next level. Special teams will need to be his saving grace in all likelihood.

Pro Comparison: D.J. Alexander (also a former Oregon State Beaver)

Supplemental Projection: Undrafted

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