Colston Loveland earns top-5 tight end ranking in NFL after rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is recognized as one of the NFL's top tight ends following a standout rookie season. Loveland, selected 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, led the Bears with 58 receptions and 713 receiving yards, tying for the team lead with six touchdowns. Despite a slow start, he posted impressive numbers in the second half, including a record-setting playoff performance with 193 receiving yards. Pro Football Focus has ranked him as the fifth-best tight end, suggesting he could rise further in next season's rankings. Loveland’s chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams continues to develop as the Bears prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Loveland caught 59 passes for 790 yards and six touchdowns in 12 final games.
- •He set an NFL record with 193 receiving yards in a single postseason.
- •Pro Football Focus ranks him fifth among NFL tight ends.
- •Loveland’s PFF grade of 84.0 ranked third for tight ends.
- •He is expected to play a key role in the Bears' passing game.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bears rising star Colston Loveland dubbed top-5 tight end already
"Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is already considered one of the NFL's best after just one season.
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