The Chicago Bears' selection of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft caught some analysts off guard when the pick was first announced.
After all, Penn State's Tyler Warren was supposed to be the first tight end off the board last April.
But the selection of Loveland seems to be a success, considering the rookie hauled in 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Bears in receiving. But if Chicago had to do it all over again, would they still pick their former Wolverine at No. 10?
Bears stick with Colston Loveland in 2025 NFL Draft re-draft
In Bleacher Report's re-draft of the 2025 NFL Draft, Brent Sobleski has the Bears sticking with their original pick, and drafting Loveland at No. 10.
"After a slow start due to a previous injury, the Chicago Bears loved what they saw from rookie tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland caught three passes in September, while he bounced back from offseason shoulder surgery," wrote Sobleski.
"The regular season ended and the rookie was the Bears' leading pass-catcher with 58 receptions, 713 yards and six touchdowns. He became the first tight end to lead Chicago in receiving yardage since Willie Gault in 1983, according to Larry Mayer of the team's official site."
While Loveland has certainly been an impact player for Chicago in his first season, there was another player avaiable to the Bears in the re-draft that may have been a perfect fit.
As exciting as rookie running back Kyle Monangai was for Chicago this season, imagine Ashton Jeanty running behind that Bears offensive line?
That would be something else.
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