When the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft rolled around Thursday night, the Chicago Bears had plenty of offensive options from which to choose.

They ultimately chose Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, which surprised some with Penn State tight end Tyler Warren still available.

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Former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt loved the pick, though, and believes Loveland could do special things in new coach Ben Johnson’s offense in Chicago. In fact, Wannstedt even compared Loveland to one of the best tight ends in the game today.

“This guy can flex out, he’s a mismatch against linebackers, he can move in line,” Wannstedt said in an interview with Marquee Sports Network. “He reminds me a lot of Travis Kelce, to be honest with you. And how Kansas City uses Kelce — because [Loveland] is that type of athlete. He is not a small guy — he’s 6-foot-6, 245. …

“The offensive blocking scheme that they use, they’re not a block-down, kick-out power-run team in Detroit. They’re more of a zone team, where they’re just reaching and moving people. And he’s just got to be a position blocker — that’s what they do. Then the back finds a crease.

“From a blocking standpoint, from moving him around, getting him outside against a linebacker, the opportunities are endless, and I know Ben Johnson has a blueprint because he’s done this in Detroit.”

Wannstedt pointed to Loveland’s strong college résumé, as he was one of Michigan’s top receiving options during its 2023 national championship season with 45 receptions for 649 yards and four touchdowns. He caught 56 passes for 582 yards and five TDs during the Wolverines’ 2024 campaign.

Loveland’s combination of production and athleticism has Wannstedt dreaming of a Kelce-like path for the new Bears rookie.

“I think so just because he’s such a good athlete,” Wannstedt said. “Let’s not lose sight, he played in a pro-style offense in Michigan. He was originally coached by Jim Harbaugh, who coaches these guys hard and tough. I love all those qualities.”

With Loveland in the mix and Johnson at the helm, Wannstedt expects to see the Bears run more two tight end sets instead of three-receiver formations, which they did a lot last season.

“[Johnson] is staying with the plan,” Wannstedt said. “You’re going to have two tight ends in the game, you’re going to be a tough running team, it’s going to be play-action pass with Caleb [Williams] under center. That’s the best winning formula right now for the Bears.”