# Is Zavion Thomas the Chicago Bears’ new Velus Jones? Ben Johnson bets on himself with 3rd-round WR

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Podcast: [Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bears-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-bears-500821)
Published: 2026-05-04T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas has a lot of similarities to NFL Draft bust Velus Jones, but the new third-round pick is coming into a much better offense.

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