Cole Kmet is the Chicago Bears number 85 tight end, a seasoned 6-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 appearances, though he currently sits outside our ranked 2026 draft board at tight end. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
Cole Kmet finished 2026 with 30 receptions for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 48 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.
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