Bears rookie Tory Taylor talks punting, Australian roots

The Chicago Bears turned some heads with their fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, spending it on Iowa punter Tory Taylor.

It’s pretty rare to see specialists picked so early in the draft, but it’s hard to argue with the Bears’ decision, considering Taylor is coming off what might be the most impressive season a punter has ever had in college football.

The Bears recently posted a behind-the-scenes interview with Taylor, in which he discusses the finer points of his craft, his journey from Australia to being an NFL player, and much more with reporter Lauren Screeden: