Bears Blitz

Published by Jake Perper on April 28, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears

In the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Bears added cornerback Isaiah Frey.

The 5’11”, 188 pound Frey made 141 tackles, pulled in seven interceptions and two forced fumbles in four years at the University of Nevada.

He reeled in five interceptions last season along with 37 tackles and a career-high 21 pass deflections. He was named first-team all-WAC because of his success.

Frey showed durability by not missing a single game in his college career.

He ran a 4.46 40-yard dash, which is a decent time for a cornerback. He is still a little raw, but he’s likely to earn his way onto the team as a special teams contributor.

According to Sideline Scouting, Frey’s negatives are as follows:

“Needs to show he can be physical when needed, he doesn’t bring that part of his game on a consistent basis… Lateral movement gives him trouble in coverage and is exposed easily.”

Here are his positives, from Sideline Scouting:

“Has good length and size for the position, a taller corner… Has good straight line speed and moves well for his size, can turn and run and despite his height can do it with a relatively low pad level.”

Bears general manager Phil Emery continues to draft players with plenty of potential. Frey could have a high ceiling, but likely wasn’t tested enough in the WAC Conference while playing at Nevada.

He will be far down the depth chart behind starters Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, D.J. Moore and reserves Kelvin Hayden and Jonathan Wilhite.

The secondary’s depth has certainly improved this off-season.

The Bears have one selection remaining in the seventh round (220th overall). Let’s see what Emery has up his sleeve in the final round.

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