Conte battled Major Wright and Chris Harris for the starting safety position during training camp. Conte was selected the backup free safety to Major Wright by head coach Lovie Smith to start the regular season. NFL.com has player statistics. Christopher Michael Conte (born February 23, 1989) is a free agent in the National Football League. The Chicago Bears selected him in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Conte was one of the best performers in the broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine, finishing fourth among defensive back prospects. Conte was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Conte was picked as the third safety in 2011.