Yardbarker
x
Bears rookie named to NFL midseason All-Rookie team
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears rookie offensive tackle Darnell Wright has been named to the NFL midseason All-Rookie team

Plenty of fans had their doubts about Darnell Wright when the Bears selected him with the 10th pick in the 2023 draft. There was plenty of speculation that the team should’ve kept the 9th pick and taken Jalen Carter or draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State. Through eight games this year, the Tennessee product has proved to be the right decision, as he was graded by PFF as the best rookie tackle this season.

In addition to being graded as the best rookie tackle, Wright was also named to the NFL midseason All-Rookie team on Thursday morning. Other notable members of the team include C.J. Stroud, Jordan Addison, Jalen Carter, and Puka Nacua just to name a few. Wright is the only Bears rookie to be selected.

Wright has been battling a shoulder injury this season, but has continued to not only play through it, but play well. There were multiple snaps against the Las Vegas Raiders where you can see the rookie blocking all-pro defensive end Maxx Crosby with one arm. In the Bears most recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Wright put together one of his most impressive performances in his young career. Throughout 39 pass-blocking snaps, Wright allowed just two pressures and no sacks.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

+

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.