Two Chicago Bears Named to PFF's Top 101 Players List

Rookie TE Colston Loveland and RT Darnell Wright earn recognition from analytics site

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Pro Football Focus (PFF) has named two Chicago Bears players, rookie tight end Colston Loveland and right tackle Darnell Wright, to their annual list of the Top 101 players in the NFL for the 2025 season. Loveland, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft, finished the year with 58 receptions for 713 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Wright, also a 2023 10th overall selection, anchored the Bears' offensive line despite playing through a torn UCL for much of the season.

Why it matters

The inclusion of Loveland and Wright on PFF's prestigious Top 101 list is a testament to the talent and potential of the Chicago Bears' young core. As the team continues to rebuild, having two players recognized among the league's elite is an encouraging sign for the franchise's future.

The details

Loveland, the Bears' first-round pick in 2025, overcame a slow start due to injury to emerge as a focal point of the offense, averaging 2.19 yards per route run, the second-best mark among rookies. He finished the season with 58 receptions for 713 yards and 6 touchdowns, earning the highest total receiving EPA for a rookie tight end since 2017. Wright, the team's 2023 first-round selection, played through a torn UCL for much of the year, anchoring the right side of the offensive line. He finished with an 82.0 overall PFF grade, ranking 12th among all tackles, and an elite 0.4% sack rate allowed.

  • PFF announced the Top 101 players list on February 18, 2026.
  • Loveland and Wright were named to the list, with Loveland coming in at No. 61 and Wright at No. 62.

The players

Colston Loveland

A rookie tight end for the Chicago Bears, selected 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan. Loveland finished the 2025 season with 58 receptions for 713 yards and 6 touchdowns, earning recognition as one of the top 101 players in the league by Pro Football Focus.

Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears' starting right tackle, selected 10th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. Wright anchored the Bears' offensive line in 2025, playing through a torn UCL for much of the season and earning a spot on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list.

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What’s next

PFF will release the remaining Top 60 players over the next few days, with the final Top 20 set to be revealed on February 20. Fans will be eager to see if any other Bears players crack the top 60 or 20 rankings.

The takeaway

The recognition of Loveland and Wright on PFF's Top 101 list is a positive sign for the Chicago Bears, as the team continues to build around its young core of talented players. With two players earning this prestigious honor, the Bears' future looks bright as they work to return to the playoffs and contend for a championship.