The Rookie Who Is Making the NFL Regret Passing on Him

Malik Muhammad is making headlines in Chicago after an explosive start to his NFL career. The Chicago Bears rookie has recorded an interception and a sack in his first two games of the 2026 NFL season, becoming the first rookie defensive back in Bears history to accomplish the feat. But Malik Muhammad’s journey to the NFL wasn’t supposed to look like this. From becoming a two-time state champion at South Oak Cliff to starring at Texas, falling to Pick No. 124, and entering the league with a chip on his shoulder — this is the story of the rookie making his mark in Chicago. Chapters 0:00 — The Rookie Who Made Bears History 1:02 — The Kid From Dallas 1:58 — He Left Home, Then Came Back to Win 3:19 — Texas Had Been Waiting for Him 4:17 — The Questions About His Size 5:08 — Then He Fell to Pick No. 124 6:09 — Two Games to Prove Them Wrong 6:43 — From State Champion to Bears History 🏈 Follow EssentiallySports for more NFL content:    / @essentiallysportsmedia   #MalikMuhammad #chicagobears #bears #nfl #nfl2026 #nflrookie #nfldraft #texasfootball #texaslonghorns #bearsfootball #nflnews #football #EssentiallySports