It is time to get the Colston Loveland hype train rolling.
Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker names Colston Loveland as one of 10 NFL players who could earn All-Pro honors for the first time in 2026. His case is a solid one:
The Bears’ offense exploded last season, placing ninth in success rate during Ben Johnson’s first year. A significant part of that improved efficiency was Loveland, who looked unstoppable late in the season. Indeed, Loveland’s 86.9 PFF receiving grade was the second-best among qualified tight ends from Week 9 onward, as were his 34 first downs gained.
On an offense full of young — and somewhat unproven — playmakers, Chicago will assuredly continue to funnel the ball through the game-changing Loveland this season. With Travis Kelce declining of late and George Kittle’s status uncertain after suffering a torn Achilles in the playoffs, Loveland should be firmly in the All-Pro mix alongside Trey McBride and Brock Bowers.
The evolution of the tight end position has been fascinating to follow. A position group once defined by blocking excellence and contributions in the red zone and at the goal line now features dynamic players who can make splash plays at any given moment. As a Bears fan, it is fun to see this team lean into a two-way tight end like Loveland. This franchise has had a good history at the position, and I like the idea of this era of fans having someone they can hitch their wagons to at tight end.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers. © Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhat does the forecast look like for Colston Loveland’s second season?
That we are willing to discuss the possibility of Colston Loveland playing his way into All-Pro consideration as a second-year player speaks volumes about the strides he made in his rookie year.
Stop and think about Loveland’s journey. He began the offseason training program recovering from injury, was a slow starter when the regular season began, dealt with an injury that caused him to miss an early-season game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and didn’t seem to be a primary target for quarterback Caleb Williams. But things seemed to click in Week 9 when he caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns — including an epic game-winner.
Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn ImagesThis is the production Loveland posted, starting with that Week 9 thriller in the final 10 regular-season games (and two playoff contests) of the 2025 NFL season:
89 targets 59 catches 790 receiving yards 6 touchdownsTo give those numbers some added context, depth, and perspective, that comes out to a 17-game pace of 126 targets, 83 catches, 1,119 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns. If Colston Loveland can do that for the Bears in 2026, I think we’ll be saying wonderful things about what Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is cooking up with his offense.
ESPN recently released its 2026 fantasy projections. This is what the forecast looks like for Colston Loveland:
118 targets 80 catches 898 receiving yards 6 touchdownsThe Bears having a tight end who ranks as a top-3 player at his position would be fun for the fantasy players among us. Even if you aren’t a fantasy player, I imagine the Bears fan in you would love to see Chicago’s tight end up 80 catches and nearly 900 receiving yards. And, sure, that number might seem light, but Rome Odunze (59 catches, 1,030 yards, 8 TDs) and Luther Burden III (75 catches, 938 receiving yards, 5 TDs) also have rosy outlooks for the year to come.
With that being said, the competition for NFL All-Pro recognition will be stiff. Arizona Cardinals tight end earned first-team honors last year after posting 126 catches, 1,239 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons (88 catches, 928 yards, 5 touchdowns) was second-team All-Pro in 2026.
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