Rome Odunze was the player who was endlessly linked to the Bears in mock drafts. The mock drafts all turned out to be on to something. Odunze was selected
Blake Durham is a sports reporter for the Mitchell Republic, covering local sports in South Dakota, particularly in the Mitchell area. With a passion for sports and a background in journalism, Blake provides in-depth coverage of high school and college athletics, highlighting standout players, game analysis, and community events. His work has also been featured on ChiCitySports and Yardbarker.