Kmet recorded 47 catches for 474 yards and four touchdowns last season, his lowest totals in terms of production since his rookie campaign. That's part of the reason the Bears secured Loveland with their top pick in April, supplying second-year quarterback and franchise player Caleb Williams with another weapon in the passing game.

Dr. Neal Elattrache, Loveland’s surgeon, had stated prior to the NFL Draft that the tight end would be ready for the start of NFL training camp this year. That said, the Bears have not confirmed whether or not they expect Loveland on the field when training camp begins.