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Bears sign fourth-round pick Steltz

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears on Monday signed fourth-round draft pick Craig Steltz to a four-year contract.

The safety started 20 of 44 games at LSU and had 184 tackles. He ranked fifth in school history for passes defended (34) and sixth in interceptions (11).

Steltz is the seventh pick to sign, joining guard Chester Adams, defensive end Ervin Baldwin, tackle Kirk Barton, tight end Kellen Davis, linebacker Joey LaRocque and wide receiver Marcus Monk. Five Bears draft picks remain unsigned, including first-round offensive tackle Chris Williams.

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