Meet the Rookies

Kyler Gordon earned the nickname "Mr. Spotlight" at an early age after surpassing all ceilings in competitive dance and Kung Fu, but the pressure of being on the stage by himself pushed him to explore other sports eventually leading him to a football field. Before he was a Chicago Bear, Washington Husky, or All-Pac 12 corner, his determination to excel carved out a legacy that is still being admired today.

A bond formed through devastating loss and hard work drove Jaquan Brisker out of his circumstances and onto the field of Penn State University. Although he took an unconventional route to the Nittany Lions football program—making a stop at Lackawanna College along the way—his hard work and determination kept him competing at a high level. The Bears' newest safety brings excellent instincts and a ball-hawking ability that is capable of putting on a show come gameday.

Velus Jones' path to the NFL was anything but ordinary. He played six seasons of college football—starting at USC and finishing at Tennessee—and ended his collegiate career as one of the most improved players in the nation. Despite coming into the NFL at 25 years old, Jones, with his rare combination of size and speed, is determined to prove that his age is irrelevant by staying true to the mantra "Head up, faith strong."

Justin Fields has been showered with honors throughout his football career, but the quarterback is nowhere near satisfied. From his time being followed by the documentary series "QB1: Beyond the Lights" as a senior in high school, Fields has constantly been in the spotlight and now, he is in Chicago as the newest first-round draft choice of the Bears.