Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) in the end zone on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 17-9, to clinch an NFC playoff berth. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Stats: 86 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, two forced fumbles; four interceptions, 16 pass deflections
The Bears selected Stevenson in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft, where they traded up to land the stud cornerback out of Miami. And it’s a move that’s already paid dividends just after one year. Stevenson had a strong close to his rookie season, where he excelled in the final seven weeks of the season. He recorded four interceptions — tied for a team high — during that span. He also totaled 16 pass breakups on the season, which tied Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon for a rookie best and fifth most in the league. Stevenson earned NFL Defensive Player of the Week honors for his impressive Week 17 outing against the Falcons.
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