Seeking so as to add extra depth at a shallow place, the Bears will attempt to convert a large receiver to tight finish.
The workforce signed Princeton alum Jesper Horsted on Monday morning, reducing former Northwestern offensive lineman Tommy Doles to make room.
They listed Horsted — who was a receiver at Princeton — as a good finish. Before turning into an undrafted free agent, Horsted set Princeton information with 196 profession catches and 28 touchdowns. No participant in program historical past had ever reached 20 touchdowns catches.
The 6-4, 225-pounder was invited to the East-West Shrine Game however not the NFL Scouting Combine.
The Bears have tight ends Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker returning, however are looking for depth past them. The workforce signed Utah State’s Dax Raymond and Cal’s Ian Bunting after the draft.