Dontae Manning

Manning is still trying to turn athletic tools into an NFL foothold. The right next step is getting healthy, sharpening technique and making himself valuable in every coverage phase.

Strengths: Athletic upside, developmental experience and special-teams pathway.

Weaknesses: Injury-designation transaction and limited established NFL production.

Manning is still a projection. The Oregon background gives him the movement skills and length teams want to work with, but Chicago's depth chart correctly has him in a developmental lane behind players with more NFL tape. There is nothing wrong with that for a young reserve; he just has to win special-teams snaps and show that his technique holds up against pro route detail. A four reflects tools without pretending there is proven production.

Strengths: He has the athletic profile to mirror outside routes and the length to contest throws. Manning's college experience against high-level competition gives him a foundation to develop with NFL coaching.

Weaknesses: He lacks established NFL game evidence and remains behind multiple corners on the depth chart. His transition work, eye discipline and ability to finish plays against veteran receivers need substantial refinement.