Maryland coach Mike Locksley predicts former Terrapins linebacker Ruben Hyppolite, the Bears’ fourth-round pick, will be an “unbelievable” pro who adds exceptional value on special teams and becomes a locker-room linchpin.

Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland hasn't hit the practice field, but he's already impressed head coach Ben Johnson with his work ethic.

The Bears didn’t draft Colston Loveland to replace Cole Kmet — they drafted him to pair with him. Ben Johnson’s two-tight end vision could give Chicago a serious offensive edge.

Saying that two tight end sets are a Ben Johnson staple would be a slight misrepresentation, but expecting that the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator won’t dabble with sets that feature both Kmet and Loveland would be an equally big mistake.

Chicago Bears veteran tight end Cole Kmet believes the arrival of rookie Colston Loveland will create healthy competition.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson loves rookie Colston Loveland's work ethic as the 10th overall pick rehabs his way back from an offseason shoulder surgery

Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Bears drafted Colston Loveland to be a high-end tight end, and second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze has seen the type of skills the rookie brings to the field.