Who is newly acquired Bears linebacker A.J Klein? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears traded star linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for second and fifth-round picks in the 2023 NFL draft.
But, they also acquired linebacker A.J Klein in return for Smith?
Who is A.J Klein? Here's a quick rundown of the newest Bears acquisition.
Name: A.J Klein
Measures: 6-foot-1, 240 pounds
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From/College: Appleton, Wisconsin / Iowa State University
College Stats: (four years) 361 tackles, three sacks, five interceptions, four touchdowns
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Draft: 5th round (148th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Pro Teams: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens
Career Stats: (10 seasons) 136 games, 81 games started, four interceptions, 15.5 sacks, 454 tackles