Chicago Bears Tight End Depth Chart: Post OTAs 2021

With the end of OTAs, the Chicago Bears likely have the depth chart set as they head into training camp. In OTAs, they set the depth chart, but in training camp, the real competition begins and we start to find out who can climb up and down the depth chart.

With that in mind, what does the Chicago Bears’ tight end depth chart look like as they head into training camp?

1. Cole Kmet

Some fans may not even remember Demetrius Harris, but the reality is that at this time last year Kmet was the third-string tight end behind Harris and Jimmy Graham. Kmet did not blow the world away, but his production was right in line with rookie season expectations, and most rookie tight ends who hit the thresholds Kmet did find a jump in year two.

2. Jimmy Graham

Graham is going to transition from starter to role player. His role will help in the locker room, but also in jump ball situations and times when they do want to stretch the seams with multiple tight ends. There is still the question of salary vs. production, though.

3. JP Holtz

Holtz is going to make the roster on the basis that he can slide into the full-back role and block. Graham is not an elite blocker, and Kmet is still developing in his early 20s, which leaves Holtz as their trusted blocker.

4. Jesper Horsted

Horsted was shoved into real snaps in 2019, then took a step back onto the practice squad last year, which is likely where he should have been. He is still developing, but 2019 was a lot for him.

5. Jake Butt

The Bears just signed Butt who had a strong career in college and prospect profile, but injuries have gotten the better of him and taken most of his upside away.

6. Scooter Harrington

Harrington is a UDFA from Stanford. We do not know much of him now, but Stanford has a long history with tight ends, even later in drafts, so he is worth keeping an eye on in training camp. At least it is time for fans to learn who he is and that he is in fact on the roster and a tight end on the depth chart.