2022 NFL Draft: Grading the Bears' pick of Baylor RB Trestan Ebner

Ebner's immediate value for the Bears is on special teams. He totaled more than 1,100 yards and three touchdowns as a kickoff returner over the last two seasons. Here's what NFL.com's Lance Zierlein wrote about Ebner in advance of the NFL draft:

"Swiss Army Knife with size, speed and versatility to potentially help in three different phases for a team. Ebner is a former all-state prep receiver whose mismatch potential out of the backfield should rank as his most endearing play trait. He's been a productive kick returner with open-field vision and build-up speed to hit big plays. Despite his size, he's underwhelming as a runner and struggles to play with consistent decisiveness and aggression in that role. He fits as a future third-down back who can run an expanded route tree and attack vertically when the mismatch aligns for him."

Ebner's versatility makes him an intriguing selection. He proved he's a good route-runner with reliable hands, and at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds, and with 4.46 speed, he has a similar makeup as Bears wide receivers Byron Pringle and David Moore. It'll be interesting to see if Ebner makes a position change once he gets to Chicago.

Ebner's best chance to make the roster is as a kick returner and special teams ace. Overall, this pick doesn't move the needle much and earns a C grade.