Chicago Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet is among the 42 NFL rookies that will represent the NFLPA’s Rookie Premiere class. Kmet is the lone tight end in the group.
Panini America also released a glimpse of Kmet’s rookie card, which features our first look at the second-round pick in a Bears uniform. In the photo, he’s wearing No. 00, but he’ll be sporting No. 85 with the Bears.
Kmet was Chicago’s top draft pick this year, and he’s arguably the most pro-ready rookie in the Bears’ 2020 draft class. Chicago’s coaches have raved among Kmet during this virtual offseason, including how quickly he’s grasped Matt Nagy’s playbook.
Following a disappointing collective outing by their tight ends last year, the Bears overhauled their tight ends room with three new faces that will likely occupy three of the four roster spots held by tight ends. Kmet and Demetrius Harris will occupy the “Y” tight end role and veteran Jimmy Graham will be the starting “U” tight end.
Kmet is a big tight end that has the ability to block and be a threat in the passing game. While Matt Nagy’s scheme utilizes the move tight end, expect Kmet to be a big part of what this Bears offense does.
Given the importance of the tight end in Nagy’s offense, Kmet has a chance to make an immediate impact on the Bears in his rookie season.
