5 underrated risers in Chicago Bears first preseason game

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 26: Adam Redmond #60 of the Buffalo Bills watches game action during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at New Era Field on August 26, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Cincinnati defeats Buffalo 26-13 in the preseason matchup. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – JULY 29: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears runs behind Xavier Crawford #47 during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2021 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) /

2. Xavier Crawford

Another name that got called earlier than expected was Xavier Crawford. Desmond Trufant sat out, which led to Kindle Vildor across from Jaylon Johnson. However, Johnson was pulled and quickly replaced by Xavier Crawford, who played from the first quarter into the fourth.

Crawford played outside and then moved into the slot. More than that, he saw his name called on special teams early. He was on the first punt coverage unit and found himself plenty of snaps on special teams.

Crawford has inside-outside versatility and special teams prowess which means he is on the radar to make the roster.

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