Bears select S Deon Bush in 4th round
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The Chicago Bears have selected safety Deon Bush out of Miami in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Bush plays with a physical mentality and is able to play both safety spots, but his range and athleticism may suit him better to free safety.
Deon Bush Bio
Position: S
School: Miami
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 199 lbs.
Strengths
- Proves to be a fantastic open-field hitter who delivers blows with explosive power. Wraps up ball carriers with great technique.
- Uses length to disrupt passes routinely and disrupt routes at the last second.
- Excels as a blitzer and may be better suited as a hybrid linebacker than traditional safety.
- Possesses above-average straight-line speed.
Weaknesses
- Bush's aggression leads him to take awful routes to the ball, allowing wide receivers to slip past him for large gains.
- Needs to drastically improve his lateral movement in order to stick with professional wide receivers and tight ends.
- Struggles to diagnose plays at line of scrimmage and relies on recovery speed far too often.
- Complete lack of spatial awareness and football intelligence.
Pro Day Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.52 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 39.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 123 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.91 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | N/A |
*40-yard dash time is unofficial, not electronically timed