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ArticleRanking Ryan Poles’ draft picks from 2022 and 2023
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Velus Jones Jr. only ever caught 12 passes for the Bears. He eventually made the change to running back to improve his chances of making the 53-man roster with a better group of weapons in 2024. His pre-draft specialty as a returner didn't pan out, as he fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year

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Jones Jr. ranked dead last among Poles' 2022-23 picks; third-round bust with 12 catches.

Originally drafted as a wide receiver in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Velus Jones Jr. caught only 12 passes for the Bears and was ranked last (21st) among Ryan Poles' 2022-2023 draft picks. He switched to running back in 2024 to improve roster chances but fumbled four times in 27 games before the Bears released him midway through his third year, actively costing the team games.

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