General manager Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham’s expertise in finding linemen led the Bears to Theo Benedet, a project out of University of British Columbia. The Canadian-born lineman has an uphill battle to impress and earn a roster spot.

Benedet’s soccer background helped him transition to football, catching the eye of Bears coach Chris Morgan and triggering a unique position change. The former UBC Thunderbird faces stiff competition in his quest to make it in the NFL.