Velus Jones Jr. makes 2023 preseason debut with Bears
Chicago defeated Tennessee, 23-19, in a NFL preseason game Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Former Vol wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. recorded one reception and six receiving yards for Chicago.
Jones Jr. played at Tennessee from 2020-21 after transferring from USC. He earned 2021 First-Team All-SEC and Co-Special Teams Player of the Year honors.
Jones Jr. was selected in the third-round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Bears (No. 71 overall).
He recorded seven receptions, 107 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, 103 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 607 kickoff return yards and 35 punt return yards as a rookie in 2021 with Chicago.
PHOTOS: Velus Jones Jr. at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine
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