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Getty Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. was selected by the Bears in Round 3. After going defense with their first two picks in the draft this year, the Chicago Bears finally went offense in Round 3, selecting former Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones with the No.71 overall pick. The Bears chose cornerback Kyler Gordon with their No.39 pick in Round 2, followed by former Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker at No.48 before giving second-year quarterback Justin Fields a new weapon in Jones. At 25, the speedy wideout’s age has raised more than a few eyebrows, but his skill set is intriguing. In fact — one top draft expert thinks Jones may be the second coming of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel. ALL the latest Bears news straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Heavy on Bears newsletter here! Join Heavy on Bears! Jones spent four years at USC, where he was primarily used as a kickoff returner. He caught 36 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown before transferring to the University of Tennessee in 2019. He played two seasons with the Volunteers, having a breakout season last year, finishing with 62 catches for 807 yards and seven scores. He brings some serious return skills to the table. Over his collegiate career, Jones averaged 24.4 yards on 122 kickoffs with two TDs.
