Bears sign fifth-round pick Austin Booker
Kansas defensive lineman Austin Booker runs a drill during Big 12 NCAA college NFL football pro day Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Frisco, Texas.
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The Bears signed the third member of their draft class Thursday, inking Kansas edge rusher Austin Booker to his standard four-year rookie contract. Booker is expected to make about $4.2 million over four years.
The Bears traded back into the draft to take Booker, who had just one start in a college career that spanned Minnesota and Kansas. He appeared in just 18 games in college — but recorded eight sacks.
Booker is the third of five players the Bears have signed since last month’s draft. They inked third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie, an offensive lineman on Tuesday and fourth-round pick, Tory Taylor, on Saturday.
Their two first-round picks, USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, and Washington receiver Rome Odunze, the ninth, remain unsigned.
The Bears will start organized team activities next week after holding their rookie minicamp at Halas Hall last weekend.