Bears Rookie Addresses Viral Non-Reaction to NFL Draft Moment
Chicago Bears fourth-round pick Malik Muhammad addressed a viral video in which he appeared unemotional when his name was called during the NFL Draft, clarifying on social media that being drafted was a 'dream come true' and that he was overwhelmed with emotion. Despite widespread speculation that his lack of reaction stemmed from falling to the fourth round, Muhammad expressed gratitude and excitement to join the Bears. The University of Texas cornerback, known for his strong defensive stats and a standout punt block touchdown in college, is viewed as a potential steal for Chicago. His comments aim to shift focus from the viral moment to his commitment to contributing to the team's secondary.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Chicago Bears made multiple picks throughout the NFL Draft, including some surprising selections, and some college players expressed excitement about joining the NFC contenders.They addressed a major defensive need in the first round, selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thien, then followed it up by getting Iowa center Logan Jones to help protect quarterback Caleb Williams.
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