Quick Info
| Profession | American football tight end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Lake Barrington, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Cole Kmet
24/10/2026
The Bears placed Kmet on season-ending injured reserve after testing confirmed the severity of the knee injury. Coach Ben Johnson announced the decision, and the team turned to Colston Loveland and rookie Sam Roush to fill the tight end role.
22/10/2026
Cole Kmet suffered a serious right knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears' 30-24 Thursday night win over the New England Patriots. He caught an 8-yard pass from Caleb Williams, collided with Patriots defenders, and was carted off the field unable to bear weight on the leg.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Cole Kmet is an American professional football tight end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He wears number 85 and was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. |
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| Current Status | As of late October 2026, Kmet was placed on injured reserve after a right knee injury suffered in a game against the New England Patriots, which was reported as season-ending. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots, and he was unable to bear weight on the leg afterward. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
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| Weight | 257 lbs |
| Throws | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Viator High School (Arlington Heights, Illinois) |
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| College | University of Notre Dame |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (43rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft |
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| Team | Chicago Bears (2020 to present) |
| Contract | Signed a four-year contract extension worth about $50 million on July 26, 2023 |
| Notable Stats | Second only to Mike Ditka among Bears tight ends in career receptions and receiving yards |
| College Career | Took over as Notre Dame's starting tight end in 2019 and set program tight end records for catches and yards |
| Injury Status | Placed on injured reserve in October 2026 with a season-ending right knee injury |
| 2026 Season Stats (before injury) | 10 catches for 87 yards and 1 receiving touchdown in seven games |
| Bears Career Totals (through 2026) | 298 receptions for 3,026 yards and 22 touchdowns over seven seasons |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played baseball at Notre Dame in addition to football | |
| 2. Is the longest-tenured player on the Chicago Bears roster as of his seventh season in 2026 | |
| 3. Was considered a top tight end prospic in the 2020 draft, with CBS Sports ranking him as the best tight end in the class | |
| 4. Was considered a top tight end prospect in the 2020 draft, with CBS Sports ranking him as the best tight end in the class | |
| 5. Has missed only one game due to injury across his seven NFL seasons before his 2026 season-ending injury |
