43. Chicago Bears (from LV)
Cole Kmet | TE | Notre Dame
I’ve been mocking this pick for months, and no matter how much Bears fans hate it, it felt like it was just destined to happen. Despite a loaded depth chart at tight end already, the Bears take the first one off the board here.
As a prospect, Kmet is indeed the top tight end in this year’s class, with a complete skill set that will make him valuable on every down. He’s a reliable pass-catcher at every level, and willing and able to block in the run game.
There were much bigger needs to address here, especially without a first-round pick, but the Bears give their quarterback competition yet another tight end to help them. The value is decent, but the positional fit makes little sense.