Bears’ Rookie Sensation Unleashes Unexpected Spark—Is Offensive Revolution Just Beginning?

You ever watch a draft pick walk onto the field and think, “Well, this is gonna be a long season”? That was pretty much the vibe around Colston Loveland after the Chicago Bears snagged him at No. 10 in the 2025 draft. Scouts were buzzing about Tyler Warren—loudly, I might add—but Bears’ brass? They saw something different. So here’s the twist: Loveland started out ghosting on the field, barely making a blip, leaving fans and critics alike wondering if the Bears had missed somehow. Fast forward a few weeks, and suddenly, the rookie’s run-blocking grades skyrocket—he’s become a cornerstone of Chicago’s ground game. Is this just a late bloomer story, or is Ben Johnson steering something special here? Either way, Loveland’s emergence is reminding us why patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s a game changer.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: Ryan Bates #71 of the Chicago Bears looks on from the tunnel prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. — (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears turned plenty of heads when they took Colston Loveland with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Most scouts and analysts agreed that Tyler Warren was the best tight end prospect in the class.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles claimed that Loveland was a better fit for what they wanted to do. Given the way Johnson used tight end Sam LaPorta as offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, expectations were high for Loveland in Chicago.

However, Loveland’s career got off to a slow start. He was barely involved early in the season, and he was starting to look like a bust.

Now, the Bears’ rookie is emerging as a “big reason” for the offense’s success.

“Colston Loveland is not only a freak athlete he’s also a very good blocker. Since Week 7, he has a 74.8 run-block grade, which ranks 4th among TEs, per PFF. He’s a big reason for the success on the ground. Loveland is 21 years old,” Clay Harbor wrote on X.

Colston Loveland is not only a freak athlete he’s also a VERY good blocker.

Since Week 7, he has a 74.8 run-block grade, which ranks 4th among TEs per PFF. He’s a BIG reason for the success on the ground.

Loveland is 21 years old. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears

— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) November 18, 2025

Warren is having an outstanding season with the Indianapolis Colts, but it’s never wise to compare rookies this early in their careers.

The Bears have been patient with all their first-year players, including wide receiver Luther Burden III and running back Kyle Monangai, but they have gotten more involved as the season has progressed. With the way Loveland has been outplaying veteran Cole Kmet, and with the Bears thriving during that span, it’ll be tough to get him off the field going forward.

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