Loveland was a second-team All-Big Ten selection and a finalist for the John Mackey Award in his last season at Michigan.

The Bears' first-round selection of Colston Loveland shocked Bears fans on draft night, but head coach Ben Johnson sees a bright future for the young tight end.

Loveland is an elite athlete, great route runner and can develop into a playmaker for quarterback Caleb Williams, especially with Johnson leading the charge on offense. Now, Chicago has found a solid complement to Cole Kmet and opening the door fort Johnson to have some fun with two tight ends on the field.