Dream becomes reality for Bears rookie Jack Sanborn

Jack Sanborn Grew up in the Chicago.

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He attended Lake Zurich High School and starred on defense and special teams in a 19-14 preseason-opening win over the Chiefs.

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Jack Sanborn dreamed of making the type of plays for the Bears.

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Finally, his dream becomes reality on Saturday at Soldier Field.

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Sanborn registered an interception and fumble recovery on two third-quarter possessions.

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The offense converted the two turnovers into a touchdown and field goal.

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And this offense helped the Bears score 19 unanswered points to erase a 14-0 halftime deficit.

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Sanborn's interception came on the third play of the second half on a Shane Buechele pass over the middle intended for a tight end, Jordan Franks.

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Sanborn also registered five tackles and one tackle-for-loss on defense and two tackles on special teams.

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He made the third stop on a punt return that didn't count due to a penalty on the Bears.

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It was a memorable debut for Sanborn with his hometown team.

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