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Cole Kmet
TEChicago Bears
6'6" · 258 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 97 GP · Notre Dame · Rd 2, Pick 43 (2020)
Cole Kmet
TEChicago Bears
6'6" · 258 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 97 GP · Notre Dame · Rd 2, Pick 43 (2020)
6'6" · 258 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 97 GP · Notre Dame · Rd 2, Pick 43 (2020)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 16, 2025, Questionable (Ankle / Knee) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
1.8
Tgt/G
1.0
Rec/G
11.2
Rec YDs/G
0.2
Rec TDs/G
60%
Snap%
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Cole Kmet is a 7th-year tight end for the Chicago Bears. Listed at age 27, 6'6", 258 lbs. Drafted in the 2nd round (43rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. In 2026 he played 5 games and recorded 5 receptions, 56 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDs, ranking 40th among NFL TEs. Across 97 games over 7 seasons, his career totals include 293 career receptions, 2,995 career receiving yards, 22 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 78. Browse Cole Kmet's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 55.6 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 48 | 30 | 62.5 | 347 | 21.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 55 | 47 | 85.5 | 474 | 33.9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 90 | 73 | 81.1 | 719 | 47.9 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 69 | 50 | 72.5 | 544 | 32.0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 93 | 60 | 64.5 | 612 | 36.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 44 | 28 | 63.6 | 243 | 18.7 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 408 | 293 | 71.8 | 2,995 | 30.9 | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Avg | 13.9 | 58.3 | 41.9 | 427.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CHI | 48 | 30 | 347 | 2 | 62.5% | 3.63 | 5.8 | +0.27 | 8.7 |
| 2024 | CHI | 55 | 47 | 474 | 4 | 85.5% | 3.90 | 7.0 | -0.30 | 6.7 |
| 2023 | CHI | 90 | 73 | 719 | 6 | 81.1% | 4.09 | 6.7 | +0.08 | 6.4 |
| 2022 | CHI | 69 | 50 | 544 | 7 | 72.5% | 4.36 | 5.7 | -0.11 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | CHI | 93 | 60 | 612 | 0 | 64.5% | 3.28 | 5.4 | +0.57 | 7.5 |
| 2020 | CHI | 44 | 28 | 243 | 2 | 63.6% | 3.56 | 6.4 | +0.31 | 6.2 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 3 | 5 | 2 | 12.4 | 13.50 | 4.00 | 0.000 | 20.0% | 104.2 |
| 2025 | CHI | 16 | 48 | 30 | 8.8 | 6.60 | 5.00 | 0.067 | 4.2% | 89.5 |
| 2024 | CHI | 17 | 55 | 47 | 7.1 | 6.20 | 3.90 | 0.021 | 1.8% | 119.2 |
| 2023 | CHI | 17 | 90 | 73 | 6.2 | 5.90 | 4.00 | 0.055 | 1.1% | 112.9 |
| 2022 | CHI | 17 | 69 | 50 | 6.7 | 5.20 | 5.70 | 0.060 | 2.9% | 105.0 |
| 2021 | CHI | 17 | 93 | 60 | 7.8 | 6.10 | 4.10 | 0.067 | 5.4% | 74.3 |
| 2020 | CHI | 16 | 44 | 28 | 6.5 | 3.80 | 4.90 | 0.071 | 4.5% | 83.8 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability92%
2026 Season100%
Shutdown Seasons0 of 5