Grading Chicago Bears rookie class after quarter point of 2024 season 

4. Round Four, Pick 122, Tory Taylor 

It is hard to say anything negative about Tory Taylor, and that is hard to do considering how high he went. Unless Taylor is one of the best punters in the NFL, the pick seems nonsensical, but he has already proven to be that, and he has had an influence on games. 

Tory Taylor Grade: B+

5. Round Five, Pick 144, Austin Booker 

Austin Booker has been a solid addition in the fifth round. He has 48 snaps on defense through four weeks, with two pressures recorded and four tackles. He played a career-high 20 snaps against the Houston Texans and played 14 snaps last week against the Los Angeles Rams, his two most productive games of the season. 

The Bears have had solid contributions from their top three pass rushers, so they have not needed Booker as much, but if they do need him, they have to feel good about how he has looked in limited work. 

Austin Booker Grade: A