Cole Kmet
25-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Forearm
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
73
YDS
719
TD
6
AVG
9.8
TAR
90
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kmet finished between seventh and ninth among tight ends in targets (90), catches (73) and receiving yards (719) last season, but he was a greater factor in close, ranking fifth in red-zone targets (15) and tying for second among TEs overall with six TDs. Rookie first overall pick Caleb Williams is expected to be an instant upgrade for the passing game compared to Justin Fields, but Chicago also beefed up its receiving corps by trading for Keenan Allen and drafting Rome Odunze ninth overall, so Kmet could drop a couple spots on the totem pole after finishing second on the team in targets behind DJ Moore last season. Chicago also added competition at tight end by signing Gerald Everett (knee), though Kmet’s expected to remain in a starting role. The 6-foot-6 Kmet has 13 touchdowns in 34 games over the past two seasons after scoring only twice in 33 appearances in his first two campaigns, and maintaining that prominent red-zone usage will be key to counteracting the influx of mouths to feed in Chicago’s passing game. Kmet broke his forearm in the 2023 season finale, but that injury isn’t expected to impact his ironman streak, which stands at 67 games to begin Kmet’s NFL career. Read Past Outlooks
Recovering from broken forearm
Kmet said Thursday on media row before Super Bowl LVIII that he sustained a broken right forearm in the Bears' Week 18 loss at Green Bay, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Kmet was donning a brace due to the hit he took at the end of a 27-yard catch in the season finale, which caused him to sit out most of the fourth quarter. The timing of the injury likely allowed the 2020 second-round pick to keep his games played streak (67 of 67) to begin his career intact, and his career-high 73 catches (seventh among tight ends) translated to 719 yards (ninth) and six touchdowns (tied for second). Kmet expects to gain medical clearance in the near future, meaning it won't impact his work in the offseason.
Kmet was donning a brace due to the hit he took at the end of a 27-yard catch in the season finale, which caused him to sit out most of the fourth quarter. The timing of the injury likely allowed the 2020 second-round pick to keep his games played streak (67 of 67) to begin his career intact, and his career-high 73 catches (seventh among tight ends) translated to 719 yards (ninth) and six touchdowns (tied for second). Kmet expects to gain medical clearance in the near future, meaning it won't impact his work in the offseason.
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How do Cole Kmet's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
33.9Air Yards Per Snap
0.68% Team Air Yards
16.3%% Team Targets
19.0%Avg Depth of Target
6.3 YdsCatch Rate
81.1%Drop Rate
1.1%Avg Yds After Catch
4.2% Targeted On Route
23.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Cole Kmet
387 routes 90 targets
310 routes 70 targets
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2023 Cole Kmet Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Cole Kmet's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
260 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secShuttle Time
4.41 secCone Drill
7.44 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
33.00 in
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Gets quality competition in Tonyan
Kmet gained formidable competition for snaps and targets at tight end Thursday when Robert Tonyan agreed to a one-year deal with the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Kmet saw a slight downturn in receptions and yardage from his career-best 2021 campaign last season, finishing with 50 catches for 544 yards after compiling a 60-612 line the year prior. However, the 2020 second-round pick did record seven touchdowns after being blanked in that category in 2021, and he's yet to miss a game through his first three NFL seasons. Nevertheless, Tonyan posted 50-plus-reception seasons with the Packers in both 2020 and 2022 -- he suited up for only eight games in 2021 due to a torn ACL -- so Kmet could see a hit to his overall snap and target share in the coming season.
Kmet saw a slight downturn in receptions and yardage from his career-best 2021 campaign last season, finishing with 50 catches for 544 yards after compiling a 60-612 line the year prior. However, the 2020 second-round pick did record seven touchdowns after being blanked in that category in 2021, and he's yet to miss a game through his first three NFL seasons. Nevertheless, Tonyan posted 50-plus-reception seasons with the Packers in both 2020 and 2022 -- he suited up for only eight games in 2021 due to a torn ACL -- so Kmet could see a hit to his overall snap and target share in the coming season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kmet displayed promising chemistry with quarterback Justin Fields down the stretch in 2022, scoring seven touchdowns over the last 10 games to end a 28-game TD drought dating back to his rookie season. His red-zone targets actually dipped from 15 in 2021 to 10 in 2022, but Kmet scored six times on those 10 chances. The 6-foot-6 tight end’s success in the red zone made up for lackluster usage otherwise, as his target count dropped from 93 in 2021 to 69 last season in a Bears offense that ran the ball a league-high 56.2 percent of the time. His receiving yardage also dipped, from 612 to 544, though the latter mark was enough to lead the team last year. Kmet is 24 years old and hasn’t missed a game since Chicago drafted him 43rd overall in 2020, but the jury is still out on Fields as a passer, and there's more competition for the QB's attention after the Bears traded for three-time 1,100-yard receiver DJ Moore this offseason.
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Misses most of fourth quarter
Kmet (forearm) didn't return to Sunday's 17-9 loss at Green Bay, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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Injures forearm Sunday
Kmet left Sunday's game in Green Bay due to a forearm injury.
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Active as expected Week 18
Kmet (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Likely to suit up
Kmet (knee) is listed as questionable but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Deemed questionable for Week 18
Kmet (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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