Bears Trade into 5th Round, Select Austin Booker 144th Overall in 2024 NFL Draft

Here's a rundown from On Tap Sports Net's Building the Board scout Steve Letizia on what to expect from the newest Bear.

"Booker is a twitchy pass rusher who wins primarily with athleticism. He can threaten the edge with his speed, use his long arms to get into the chest plate of the offensive tackle, and utilize his flexibility to bend around the edge. He needs to do everything more consistently, but the flashes are enticing.

"With his quick, active hands, Booker has a little Maxx Crosby to his game (coming out of Eastern Michigan). Crosby bulked up when entering the NFL, and Booker must do the same, which is no easy task, but he has the frame to do it. If you told me in five years he's the best pass rusher in this class, I wouldn't be surprised. And if he's out of football in five years, I wouldn't be surprised either."

As of this writing, the Bears don't have another pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. If Ryan Poles wants to acquire another selection, he'll have to make another trade.