No player had a better preseason debut than rookie seventh-round pick, Javon Wims.
The big-bodied wide receiver (6'4, 215 pounds) had a breakout 2017 season with the Georgia Bulldogs when he totaled 45 catches for 720 yards and seven touchdowns. But despite his imposing frame and huge upside, his limited history of production caused him to slip into the last round of April's NFL draft.
Chicago made a concerted effort to upgrade wide receiver this offseason and Wims was part of that plan, even though he wasn't necessarily a headliner. In fact, he started training camp as a guy fighting for a roster spot.
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If Thursday night's performance against the Ravens in the Hall of Fame Game is any indication of his potential impact on the field, he won't have to fight too hard to make the team.
Wims led all Bears receivers with seven receptions for 89 yards and looked more like a first-round pick than a late-round flier. He made his quarterback look good, too.
Third-string quarterback Tyler Bray enjoyed a 97.5 passer rating when targeting Wims, according to Pro Football Focus.
Interestingly, the Bears used Wims out of the slot more than on the outside, as PFF noted in their tweet. His usage against the Ravens could be a sign of how former first-round pick Kevin White will be deployed during the regular season.
Wims' strong start to the preseason has put players like Bennie Fowler and Josh Bellamy on notice.
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Chicago's next live action will be in Cincinnati on August 9 in what is officially the first week of the preseason around the NFL.