16. Bryce Callahan
Bryce Callahan is another UDFA find for Ryan Pace who has stuck around the roster much longer than expected. Callahan was thrust into the slot and has thirved in that position since.
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This summer he was in an open competition with Cre’Von LeBlanc and he beat him out for the starting spot. From there, he was rated the number 31 overall cornerback by PFF, an above average rating.
As far as slot cornerbacks go, he was one of the best rated in coverage.
Bryce Callahan's slot coverage statistics in 2017 👀 pic.twitter.com/LT1O0JArhM
— PFF (@PFF) February 21, 2018
Callahan had a sack and a forced fumble last season and completes what now can be looked at as a complete starting cornerback group.
Callahan is an above average starter at his position. It is arguable as to whether or not that is true with Leno. Still, it was just one big season and the Chicago Bears only gave him a one-year contract this offseason. It will be interesting to see if they go back to the tables at training camp or if that is really how the Bears feel about him.