In the days following the 2025 NFL draft, fans and analysts alike showed little love for the Chicago Bears' rookie class. Colston Loveland, drafted tenth overall as the first tight end off the board, was seen as something of a reach (though it later came out that multiple teams were trying to trade up for the Michigan tight end).
The Chicago Bears have steadily climbed into NFC contention behind the growth of their young offensive core, and rookie tight end Colston Loveland is quickly becoming one of the most important pieces in that rise.
Just like your panic at the Chicago Bears' 0-2 start, the knee-jerk reaction that Colston Loveland was a "bust" was a tad premature. After Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bears have won eight of nine and sit atop the NFC North at 8-3.
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Some were already giving up on Colston Loveland after a slow start to the year. Tyler Warren, who was taken four picks later in this year's draft, was destroying defenses every week, while the University of Michigan product was buried in a stacked receiver room.
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The Chicago Bears selected Colston Loveland in the first round of last spring’s NFL Draft in hopes he would develop into the league’s next elite tight end, and the former Michigan standout is well on his way.
The Chicago Bears are finally utilizing their first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, and it is already paying significant dividends. Colston Loveland was selected by Chicago with the tenth pick out of the University of Michigan this year, and many fans were confused by the selection.
So far, so good for the Chicago Bears' 2025 draft class. First-round pick Colston Loveland enjoyed a breakout Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals, when he caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
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Good news seems to just keep coming the way of the Chicago Bears. Following an improbable comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Colston Loveland earned Players of the Week honors as the best offensive player in the NFC in Week 9.
The long awaited breakout the Chicago Bears were waiting all season for finally arrived in Week 9 when rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland exploded against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Remember when the Bears were foolish for taking Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren? Those takes look pretty silly right now, don't they? Ben Johnson needed to dial up his best play with only 25 seconds left, no timeouts, and the game on the line.
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Chicago’s wildest finish of the season came down to one throw and one broken tackle. With 17 seconds left, Caleb Williams ripped a strike over the middle, Colston Loveland slipped a half-wrap from safety Jordan Battle, and the rookie tight end outran everyone for a 58-yard game-winner that lifted Chicago over Cincinnati in Week 9.
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Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland went down early in Sunday’s dominating 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie caught only one pass, a big 31 yard grab that helped the Bears move down the field to score on their opening drive.
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Former Michigan Wolverine tight end Colston Loveland has been winning over the hearts of Chicago Bears fans in recent weeks. Whether it is with a smooth R&B rendition during Rookie Talent Showcase events, which went viral, or on the field, Loveland is proving the Bears made a great choice picking him.
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Bears first-round TE Colston Loveland suffered a dislocated right AC joint in January and didn’t participate much during the offseason program during his recovery.
Since being selected with the No. 10 overall pick, Chicago Bears fans have yet to see tight end Colston Loveland in action. Offseason shoulder surgery has kept him on the sidelines.
The Chicago Bears are obviously excited about rookie Colston Loveland after using the No. 10 overall pick on him. However, as the tight end recovers from offseason shoulder surgery, Bears fans have been unable to see Loveland in action.
Chicago Bears fans have been unable to see first-round pick Colston Loveland in action as he makes his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. However, once the tight end does return to the field, the Bears will have a dynamic threat entering their passing attack.
In the long-term, though, Loveland profiles as a starting three-down tight end.
In much of the leadup to the 2025 NFL Draft, there were two teams in the first round who were consistently connected to the class’s two clear-cut first-round prospects: the Bears and the Colts.
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