Jahdae Walker’s preseason surge earned him a spot on Chicago’s 53-man roster, transforming an afterthought UDFA into a legitimate rookie asset for the Bears. He flashed size, speed and ball skills in limited snaps, delivering highlights that many analysts pegged as a potential weapon for a reimagined offense.

Walker posted 8 catches on 11 targets for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a 2.45 yards per route run and solid contested-catch numbers with his 6-4 frame. He earned an 87.9 overall PFF grade and 87.0 receiving grade, and part of the Bears’ youthful WR nucleus alongside Luther Burden III. The narrative now shifts to whether the pair can translate preseason momentum into regular-season production for a rising Chicago attack.