By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears officially announced the signing of undrafted free agent and former Fort Hays State football standout Doyin Jibowu. He is one of 22 undrafted free agent signings the Bears announced late on Thursday night (May 2).
Jibowu, a two-time All-America selection by the Don Hansen Football Committee, finished his senior year of 2018 with 57 tackles, including 6 for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 sack, and 11 pass breakups. He wrapped his impressive four-year career at FHSU with 276 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 9 interceptions, and 26 pass breakups. Jibowu was a three-time All-MIAA First Team selection at defensive back and received Academic All-America honors from CoSIDA in his time at FHSU. Jibowu helped FHSU to back-to-back MIAA Championships and NCAA Playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018 and a pair of bowl game appearances in 2015 and 2016.
Fort Hays State has now had a player signed by an NFL team two consecutive years. Last year, Nathan Shepherd was the 72nd pick overall in the NFL Draft, chosen in the third round by the New York Jets. Shepherd played in all 16 games and made five starts in his rookie year with the Jets, recording 15 tackles.
Link to the official announcement by the Bears – Roster Moves: Bears Sign 22 Undrafted Rookies