Bears draft BYU RB harvey Unga in Supplemental Draft

[USCChifan]

The Bears' crowded backfield got a little more crowded Thursday when they used a seventh-round pick in the supplemental draft to select Brigham Young running back Harvey Unga.

At 6-1, 244 pounds, Unga is a power back who also can contribute as a pass receiver and pass protector. He has some potential as a one-back, and also could even be considered at fullback. He ran a 4.65 40 yard dash, which undoubtedly hurt his stock.

Unga entered the supplemental draft after being dismissed from Brigham Young for violating the school's honor code, allegedly for having pre-marital sex with his girlfriend.

Also in the supplemental draft, the Cowboys chose Illinois defensive tackle Josh Price-Brent in the seventh round.
The Bears showed consistent interest in Unga, as they were one of 20 teams that attended his workout and they reportedly flew in to Chicago for an interview and physical.

Unga will compete with Kahlil Bell and Garrett Wolfe for a roster spot, assuming Matt Forte and Chester Taylor stay healthy.

The Bears used the 12th pick of the seventh round to take Unga. They will subsequently forfeit their seventh round pick in the draft next April.

Multiple scouts said Unga had a third to fourth round value.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/bears-nab-byus-unga-in-supplemental-draft.html

He'll compete w/ Garrett Wolfe and Khalil Bell for the 3rd RB spot, but IMO he'd be best in a Leonard Weaver type of role

[Aso]

Jason La Canfora said he may go as high as the 3rd round. He was so wrong.

I definitely think he'll make the roster though.

[Rush]

Good to see we have a power back on the roster FINALLY.

[USCChifan]

Good to see we have a power back on the roster FINALLY.

He's also a good receiver out of the backfield, so he helps in more ways than one.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Good to see we have a power back on the roster FINALLY.

Curtis Enis wasn't enough for you?

[Herm]

Jason La Canfora said he may go as high as the 3rd round. He was so wrong.

I definitely think he'll make the roster though.

its always hard to project supplemental picks, everytime i hear a projection it never seems to be within 2 rounds the past few years.

[RainboUnicorn]

idk about this guy. I heard he broke BYU's honor code. He has troublemaker written all over him.

[USCChifan]

idk about this guy. I heard he broke BYU's honor code. He has troublemaker written all over him.

He had sex w/ his girlfriend at a Mormon school ... That hardly screams troublemaker to me

[RainboUnicorn]

He had sex w/ his girlfriend at a Mormon school ... That hardly screams troublemaker to me

Not just sex... pre-marital sex.

[SHOGUN]

Good pick-up by Chicago. I'm really high on him, slow 40 time be damned.

[Carlos]

I wonder who's out in their already crowded backfield...

[Kuzzy Powers]

Id guess Garrett Wolfe is the odd-man out, which is unfortunate cause he does good work on special teams. I think they want to see what Khalil Bell can do, and Wolfe has already had his time with the team and hasnt progressed much.

[USCChifan]

Id guess Garrett Wolfe is the odd-man out, which is unfortunate cause he does good work on special teams. I think they want to see what Khalil Bell can do, and Wolfe has already had his time with the team and hasnt progressed much.

I get the feeling that Unga will end up on the Practice Squad and they keep Wolfe on ST. But Wolfe had Ron Turner as an offensive coordinator, and he didn't know how to utilize him correctly.