Frequently Asked Questions
What round did the Chicago Bears draft Zavion Thomas and where did he play in college?
The Bears selected Zavion Thomas with the No. 89 overall pick in the third round. He played college football at both Mississippi State and LSU, totaling 104 receptions for 1,224 yards and seven receiving touchdowns across both stops.
How fast is Zavion Thomas compared to other Bears receivers?
Thomas ran a 4.28 forty-yard dash, making him the fastest wide receiver on the Bears roster by a comfortable margin. For comparison, Luther Burden III ran 4.41, Rome Odunze ran 4.45, and Jahdae Walker was in the mid 4.4s range.
What is the current Bears wide receiver depth chart after DJ Moore's departure?
The current depth chart entering camp has Rome Odunze at the top, followed by Luther Burden III, then Zavion Thomas, Jahdae Walker, and Kalif Raymond in a return specialist rotation. The depth chart is largely projection-based rather than proven production behind Odunze and Burden.
How many targets and snaps could Zavion Thomas get as a rookie?
A reasonable projection for Thomas as a rookie would be 22 to 30 offensive snaps per game, primarily in motion packages, screens, jet sweeps, and vertical slot concepts. Over a 17-game season, that places him in range for roughly 45 to 60 targets, plus additional rushing touches and return opportunities.
What makes Zavion Thomas different from the other young Bears receivers?
Thomas brings pure field-tilting speed that the Bears offense previously lacked. At 5'10, 190 pounds with 4.28 speed, he's the smallest but most explosive pure speed athlete, while Odunze supplies size and Burden handles underneath creation, giving Ben Johnson three very different receiver profiles to build around.