Bears 2015 first-round pick Kevin White during an NFL rookie photo shoot.

Despite suffering a stress fracture in his left shin during OTA's which forced him to be placed on physically unable to perform list (PUP) following surgery, wide receiver Kevin White is in for a big debut season with the Chicago Bears.

The No. 7 overall pick in last year's draft may have not played a single snap last season, but he is reportedly back to 100 percent and ready to go with the off-season program officially opening up on Monday.

In two seasons at West Virginia, White performed at a high level and showed that he can be a top-tier wideout. At the NFL Combine last February he led all wide receivers with a 4.35 second 40-yard dash and 23 repetitions on the bench press.

He's both blazing fast and strong, which are two huge qualities you look for in a playmaking wide receiver. Averaging 111 yards and just under a touchdown per game on 8.3 catches as a senior, White proved he can be elite weapon no matter where he lines up.

With that being said, the Film Review features have been done on the big-four Bears free agent signees (Danny Trevathan, Jerrell Freeman, Bobby Massie, Akiem Hicks). Now it is time to look at White can do in the NFL as a dynamic piece opposite No. 1 wide receiver Alshon Jeffery in Chicago.

Note: The game film is taken from his 2014 junior season at West Virginia with a couple of older bonus clips attached at the end. (Press the x in the bottom right of the video for audio).

Play No. 1

Trailing 21-20 early in the second quarter, West Virginia was looking to regain the lead in this 2014 Liberty Bowl game against Texas A&M. Kevin White delivered in a big way with this go-ahead 49-yard touchdown grab.

Breakdown: With his pure speed and break off the ball, White beats Aggies cornerback Deshazor Everett, a current member of the Washington Redskins. White had only one catch for two yards until this 2nd-and-7 play that gave the Mountaineers hope. Although West Virginia lost, White led all pass catchers with seven catches for 129 yards and his explosive touchdown.

Play No. 2 His first catch in a 2014 game against Baylor turned out to a big one. On the throw to the end zone from quarterback Clint Trickett, White makes a ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch despite pass interference from cornerback Xavien Howard. Watch, it is worth it.

Breakdown: White burned Howard, a top prospect in this year's draft for a second touchdown score, a 12-yarder in the fourth quarter. He totaled eight catches for 132 yards and a career-best two touchdowns. In two career games against Baylor, White totaled 15 receptions for 262 yards, recording four touchdowns. It is hard to stop a player like that. One-handed grabs aren't easy to make especially with limited space, but White can hang with the best of them.

Play No. 3

In the 2014 season opener at Alabama, White went head-to-head with wide receiver Amari Cooper, a future up-and-coming star with the Oakland Raiders. White makes a heck of a touchdown grab with current NFL hopeful, cornerback Bradley Sylve draped all over him.

Breakdown: This is a clear mismatch in size alone, but the coverage is good by Sylve. White just makes the play and there aren't many guys who can do what he does. His leaping ability is very similar to Bears No. 1 wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and that is huge for Jay Cutler and this offense. White finished with nine receptions for 129 yards and the 19-yard touchdown against an elite SEC team.

Play No. 4

Up 14-3 to open the second quarter, White took a screen pass 44 yards for the touchdown. He had a monster game in what turned out to be a shootout as West Virginia edged Stefon Diggs and Maryland 40-37.

Breakdown: Credit the blocking up front by the Mountaineers, but White does all the little things to get up field in a hurry. He posted 13 receptions or a career-best 216 yards and this lone touchdown. This was his lone 200-yard game in his two years at West Virginia. Expect the Bears to use him in situations like this.

Play No. 5

A rare drop here by White. Coming in the same game as seen above against Maryland, White nearly catches his second touchdown. He just loses focus in a small area to try to make the play.

Breakdown: White should have caught this pass that fell right through his hands. He bobbled it and still almost made the grab. These are plays he has to make in the NFL. However, considering he struggled with drops in 2013, his first season at West Virginia, he performed well in that department as a senior. This play is a rarity for him.

Play No. 6

At Lackawanna Junior College, White stood out like a sore thumb. On this play, he makes it look too easy to score a touchdown. Plays like this earned him a spot in the Big-12.

Bonus clip

Before his stardom at West Virginia, White had to prove his worth on and off the field. Here's White doing a 54-inch box jump like it is nothing. This is beyond impressive.

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Final Thoughts

White should come in and be a huge factor from the jump. He has top-end speed and will give Alshon Jeffery some breathing room. The great thing about his game is the fact that you can use him all over the field.

Brandon Marshall and Jeffery excelled together because they were both lengthy targets who could win jump balls. However, White can be more dangerous after the catch than Marshall which would give the Bears two dynamic and large receivers. He's also a very solid blocker when he gets up field.

He is a very smart player and with Cutler tossing him passes, the two should be in sync rather quickly. Much like Jeffery and Cutler were back in 2012, Jeffery's rookie season. White is a fit for any NFL offense and general manager Ryan Pace is banking on his No. 7 overall pick to be a stud. I think he will be which shouldn't surprise many people.

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