Colston Loveland - NFL Tight End

• Full Name: Colston Loveland
• Date of Birth: April 29, 2004
• Hometown: Gooding, Idaho
• High School: Gooding High School (Gooding, ID)
• College: University of Michigan
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Chicago Bears, 1st Round, Pick #10 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Tight End

• Highly regarded recruit out of Idaho, one of the top tight end prospects in the 2022 class, who chose Michigan over multiple Power Five programs.
• 2022 Season: Played immediately as a true freshman, recording 16 receptions for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. Showed strong potential in Michigan’s passing game.
• 2023 Season: Emerged as Michigan’s top receiving tight end, finishing with 45 receptions for 649 yards and 4 touchdowns. Played a key role in Michigan’s run to the 2023 National Championship.
• 2024 Season: Established himself as one of the best tight ends in the nation, with over 600 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns. Named a John Mackey Award finalist and earned All-Big Ten and All-American recognition.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons (2022–2024) with the Wolverines.

• Key contributor to Michigan’s 2023 National Championship team
• All-Big Ten honors (2023, 2024)
• John Mackey Award finalist (2024)
• All-American honors (2024)

• Drafted by the Chicago Bears with the #10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• First tight end selected in the 2025 draft class.
• Chosen as a versatile weapon for the Bears’ passing game, capable of lining up inline, in the slot, or split wide.

• Became one of the most decorated tight ends in Michigan football history despite coming from a small high school in Idaho.
• Praised for his athleticism, reliable hands, and ability to create mismatches against linebackers and safeties.
• Compared to NFL star tight ends for his combination of size (6’5”) and receiving ability.
• One of the highest-drafted tight ends in Michigan program history.