The Michigan star’s skillset drew the Bears to him in April. They picked him 10th overall despite having greater needs at tackle and running back — and in part because three tackles were taken with the first nine selections.

Loveland ended the 2024 season with 56 catches for 582 yards and five touchdowns. He trailed Penn State's Tyler Warren for the majority of the 2025 NFL Draft season, but a late push up the pre-draft rankings resulted with him leapfrogging Warren in Round 1. Warren was selected 14th by the Indianapolis Colts.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze had plenty of praise for his rookie teammate, tight end Colston Loveland.

The Bears' offense bounced back with one of its smoother practices, and Loveland made his debut in team drills.

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was on top of the football world just two years ago when he signed a massive four-year, $50 million contract extension. It was

Chicago Bears veteran tight end Cole Kmet believes the arrival of rookie Colston Loveland will create healthy competition.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland spent the majority of his first offseason as a spectator while recovering from AC joint surgery.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley predicts former Terrapins linebacker Ruben Hyppolite, the Bears’ fourth-round pick, will be an “unbelievable” pro who adds exceptional value on special teams and becomes a locker-room linchpin.

Saying that two tight end sets are a Ben Johnson staple would be a slight misrepresentation, but expecting that the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator won’t dabble with sets that feature both Kmet and Loveland would be an equally big mistake.