Cole Kmet is a professional American football tight end currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Notre Dame. Kmet is a key player for the Bears' offense, known for his receiving and blocking abilities.
On March 10, 1999, Cole Kmet was born. He would later become a professional football tight end.
In 2017, Cole Kmet played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl during his senior year of high school.
In 2017, as a true freshman at Notre Dame, Kmet played in all 13 games, recording two receptions for 14 yards.
In 2018, Kmet played in 11 games during his sophomore year at Notre Dame, with 15 receptions for 162 yards.
In 2018, as a freshman, Kmet appeared in 26 games as a relief pitcher for Notre Dame, making one start. He finished the season with a 2–5 record, a 5.05 ERA, 39 strikeouts and a team-leading eight saves.
In 2019, Cole Kmet appeared in eight baseball games with one start for Notre Dame before suffering an arm injury, finishing the season 0–2 with a 2.89 ERA and 27 strikeouts.
In 2019, Cole Kmet became the starting tight end during his junior year at Notre Dame. He missed the first three games due to a broken collarbone, and later announced he would return for his senior season.
On January 2, 2020, Cole Kmet announced that he would forgo his senior season at Notre Dame to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
In 2020, Cole Kmet was considered a top tight end prospect for the NFL draft. CBS Sports ranked him as the best tight end, while Pro Football Focus ranked him second-best, projecting him as a second-round pick.
In 2020, Cole Kmet was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL in the second round.
In November 2019, Cole Kmet initially announced his return to Notre Dame for his senior season, but later decided to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
During the 2021 NFL season, Cole Kmet appeared in all 17 games for the Bears, catching 60 passes for 612 yards.
In 2021, Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy expressed optimism about Cole Kmet's versatility, noting Kmet's ability to line up wide, run routes outside, play tight, and block.
During the 2022 season, Cole Kmet recorded 50 receptions for 544 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the Bears in receptions, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yards.
On July 26, 2023, Cole Kmet signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears. He finished the season with 73 receptions for 719 yards and six touchdowns, appearing in all 17 games.
On October 13, 2024, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cole Kmet had 5 receptions for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns and stepped in as the emergency long snapper due to injury, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. He later finished the 2024 season with 47 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns.
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