Player: Fontel Mines
Team: Chicago Bears
Position: Tight End
Jersey #: 89
Drafted: Undrafted free agent
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 244
Pro Career: 2007-present Bears

PERSONAL NOTES: Son of Deborah Mines. Once I'm done playing I would love to go back to my old neighborhood in Richmond and Coach. Give some kids advice and someone to look up to, let them know that it is possible to make something out of yourself. I think a positive male influence is always helpful because a lot of children are being raised in a single parent home as I was and all they need is to be pointed in the right direction.

AWARDS AND RECORDS:
Mines was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad on September 2, 2007. They signed him to the active roster on December 26, 2007. After spending the 2008 season on the Bears' practice squad, Mines was re-signed to a future contract on December 29, 2008. Four-year letter winner at Virginia (03-06), completed collegiate career with 68 receptions for 737 years and 6 TDs while appearing in 42 games, starting 20…Finished senior campaign with 27 receptions for 256 yards and 2 TDs while starting all 12 contests…Set career highs with 28 catches for 345 yards during junior season while appearing in all 12 games, starting 6 contests…Played in 7 games during sophomore season with 2 starts, hauling in 7 receptions for 70 yards…Played in 11 games during freshman year and had 6 receptions for 66 yards and 1 TD.