Cole Kmet

Chicago Bears
Tight End #85

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	March 10, 1999
Height	6'6"
Weight	260 lb

Draft

College	Notre Dame
Year	2020
Pick	Round: 2, Overall: 43
Team	CHI

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
1.65	17.92	0.12

You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News

Cole Kmet: Cole Kmet's Role Could Shrink Further in 2026

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet enters the 2026 season with an uncertain workload. Last season, Kmet recorded 30 receptions for 347 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games, marking his worst stat line since his 2020 rookie season. The addition of 2025 first-round pick Colston Loveland significantly reduced Kmet's usual workload, dropping his snap share from 88% to 70% in 2025. Loveland's addition hurts Kmet's fantasy outlook, and the addition of third-round rookie Sam Roush could also take Kmet off the field this season. Roush is a willing blocking tight end who, after being drafted, said he "loves getting in the trenches and getting dirty." While Kmet could be a trade candidate during the season, which could help his fantasy value, he may be stuck outside the Top 50 at the position in 2026 if Roush starts the season strong.

Aug. 11, 2026 7:12 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2020	CHI	16	28	44	63.6	243	2	8.7	1	-3	-3.0	0	1
2021	CHI	16	56	88	63.6	564	0	10.1	1	0	0	0	0
2022	CHI	16	46	64	71.9	487	6	10.6	2	9	4.5	0	0
2023	CHI	16	70	86	81.4	678	6	9.7	3	2	0.7	0	0
2024	CHI	16	45	53	84.9	471	4	10.5	0	0	0	0	0
2025	CHI	16	28	45	62.2	331	2	11.8	0	0	0	0	0