Colston Loveland ranked seventh among NFL tight ends as Bears prepare for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland has been ranked as the No. 7 tight end in the NFL by ESPN as the 2026 season approaches. Loveland, selected 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season, leading the Bears with 58 receptions and 713 receiving yards. He also set an NFL rookie postseason record with 193 receiving yards in two playoff games. NFL coaches and executives praised his abilities, noting his potential as a top receiver for Chicago. Loveland's teammate, Cole Kmet, received an honorable mention, highlighting the Bears' deep tight end corps.
- •Colston Loveland had 58 receptions and 6 touchdowns in his rookie season.
- •He set a rookie record with 193 receiving yards in the playoffs.
- •Loveland is expected to be a key target in 2026, possibly leading the Bears in receiving.
- •Cole Kmet earned an honorable mention in the tight end rankings.
- •The Bears boast a strong tight end room with Loveland, Kmet, and rookie Sam Roush.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Survey: Bears’ Loveland Among NFL’s Top 10 Tight Ends
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Bears rising star Colston Loveland ranked among NFL's best tight ends
"Bears TE Colston Loveland sits among the league’s elite per ESPN’s survey, but should he be higher? @tjstarman has more here.
"Chicago Bears rising star Colston Loveland is considered a Top 10 tight end in the NFL heading into 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:00 PMESPN Survey: Bears’ Loveland Among NFL’s Top 10 Tight Ends
Bears TE Colston Loveland sits among the league’s elite per ESPN’s survey, but should he be higher? @tjstarman has more here.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:16 PMBears rising star Colston Loveland ranked among NFL's best tight ends
Chicago Bears rising star Colston Loveland is considered a Top 10 tight end in the NFL heading into 2026.
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