Ka’Deem Carey, running back
Arizona
Round 4, 117th overall
Height, weight: 5-9, 207 pounds
On the field: Carey was the 2013 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and rushed for 3,814 yards with 42 touchdowns over his final two seasons.
Upside: His productivity has been obvious. Carey makes up for lack of elite speed with a tough running style plus good vision and instincts. He also has potential to be a solid and willing pass blocker, a prerequisite for coach Marc Trestman.
Downside: Carey isn’t a burner and also has drawn criticism for exposing himself to too much punishment with his running style.
Most resembles: Draft analyst Rob Rang of CBSSports.com compares Carey to Ahmad Bradshaw, a seventh-round pick in 2007 who later had two 1,000-yard seasons with the Giants.
Brock Vereen, safety
Minnesota
Round 4, 131st overall
Height, weight: 6-0, 199 pounds
On the field: Vereen started at safety and cornerback during his college career and split time between the positions last fall. He made 36 starts over four years.
Upside: Vereen has more of a free safety skill set, with strong football awareness and good range. He’s fluid in coverage and draws praise as a passionate player with leadership ability. He also has special-teams coverage talent.
Downside: Vereen has shorter arms (measured at 30 inches at the combine) and isn’t known for his ball skills. He had only four interceptions in college.
Most resembles: He has similar DNA to Patriots running back Shane Vereen, his older brother.
David Fales, quarterback
School: San Jose St.
Round 6: 183rd overall
Height-weight: 6-2, 212 pounds
On the field: Fales’ 72.5 completion percentage as a junior in 2012 led the FBS. He threw 66 touchdowns, 22 interceptions and averaged 4,191 yards in two season at San Jose St.
Upside: Fales impressed the Bears with his accuracy, particularly on intermediate throws. They also like his toughness, intelligence, character and personality.
Downside: He is shorter than a prototypical NFL quarterback, and his arm strength is good but not elite. He’s not fast but his mobility is adequate.
Most resembles: Jeff Garcia, who was 6-1, undrafted and made four Pro Bowls in his 12-year career and was known for his toughness.
Pat O’Donnell, punter
School: Miami
Round 6: 191st overall
Height-weight: 6-4, 220 pounds
On the field: He was third in the FBS last season with a 47.13-yard average. With exceptional strength, size and speed for a punter, he contributed three tackles and forced a fumble.
Upside: O’Donnell is a “strapping athlete,” GM Phil Emery said, with a booming leg. The Bears like that he produced for three years for the University of Cincinnati and last year for Miami.
Downside: O’Donnell was the only punter drafted. Could the Bears have signed him as a priority free agent and used the pick on a position player? We’ll never know.
Most resembles: Todd Sauerbrun, whom the Bears drafted in 1995, the last time they selected a punter. He, too, brought brawn to the position.
Charles Leno Jr., tackle
Boise State
Round 7, 246th overall
Height, weight: 6-4, 303 pounds
On the field: Leno was a first-team All-Mountain West honoree last season and made 39 starts over his final three seasons at Boise State.
Upside: Leno can compete for a swing tackle role with starting experience on both sides of the line. He is praised for his balance and mobility. As a developmental project, he could be an ideal candidate for the practice squad in 2014.
Downside: He doesn’t have NFL-level power or physicality and will need to refine his hand use and placement to hold blocks.
Most resembles: NFL.com talent evaluator Nolan Nawrocki says Leno compares to Packers offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse.
