Chicago Bears Ten Best UDFA additions
2. Dax Raymond, TE, Utah State
Dax Raymond is an intriguing player. In his usage at Utah State, you could see similarities in his playing style to Trey Burton. Raymond was a fluid mover who was able to be used on screens, and motion. He is not the best blocking option, and likely fell out of the draft because he is not a strong blocker, and not an elite athlete either.
However, his abilty to be versatile as a move player definitely has perked the interest of Nagy.
While he has the fluid nature to be a backup, or injury insurance player for Trey Burton, he also has the upside to go over the middle of the field and compliment Burton. Check out his above average 40-yard dash time.
Raymond is not afraid to catch balls over the middle of the field. Matt Nagy has always talked about a three tight end offense. Adam Shaheen is coming along but Dion Sims was let go. Shaheen is a quality blocker, and with Raymond splitting the seams they could have a role for all three.
Raymond is going to need refinement but was a surprise UDFA. He likely chose to go to Chicago because he knows he has a chance to make the roster.