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Ten Greatest Late Round Steals in Chicago Bears Draft History

ByBill Zimmerman|
Nov 26, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) reaches for a pass as Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) defends during the first quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) reaches for a pass as Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) defends during the first quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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5. 1984 Shaun Gayle, 10th round, 271st overall

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Shaun Gayle played 11 seasons for the Bears from 1984 to 1994. Early in his career he played mostly in sub-packages on defense and on special teams, famously returning the Sean Landeta muffed punt for a TD against the NY Giants in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff game. By 1989 Gayle was the team’s starting safety and played well, earning a Pro Bowl spot in 1991. He played one season in San Diego before retiring in 1995.

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