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How a year at an Iowa community college helped Chicago Bears’ Jordan van den Berg reach the NFL

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Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast

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May 19, 2026

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855

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Summary

Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg didn't hold a Division-I offer at the end of his senior high school season. Here's how a year at Iowa Western Community College helped van den Berg fulfill his dreams of reaching the NFL. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support .