As padded practices begin for the Chicago Bears, here are five “under the radar” players to watch during training camp and the preseason.

1. 1. 1. Dejon Allen, OT/OG, rookie undrafted free agent, Hawaii….Allen was a possible late-round draft consideration, but slipped through the cracks. He’s an athletic knee-bender with good feet but a bit undersized for tackle, making a move inside to guard probable. He started 49 games in four seasons for the Rainbow Warriors, including 25 starts at left tackle his junior and senior years. Allen lacks consistency in his fundamentals, however, and tends to lackadaisical with his technique.  Needs to get stronger and build mass, but could find a landing spot on the practi
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   2. Kevin Toliver, CB, rookie undrafted free agent, LSU…highly-rated five-star recruit coming out of high school, Toliver found the field quickly at LSU but his career never quite materialized as expected.  His skill set–size, footwork, instincts and long arms is evident, but nagging injuries and disciplinary issues sidelined him too often.  He was a bit player his junior year due to missed time and left school a year early.  The Bears hope the reality of play-for-pay motivates him enough to put his best foot forward in camp.  Toliver could crack the final 53 if he can remain healthy and show up on special teams.

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