Michigan TE Colston Loveland declares for 2025 NFL Draft
The Michigan Wolverines will be losing another star player to the 2025 NFL Draft with junior tight end Colston Loveland announcing he will forego his final season of eligibility.
He is the third Michigan junior to declare, joining defensive tackle Mason Graham and cornerback Will Johnson. All three are considered potential first-round draft picks this spring.
“I want to start off by giving praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Loveland said in a social media statement. “I am blessed every day to do what I love with the people I love. I want to thank everyone who has supported me and been alongside me throughout this journey. I wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you.
“To my Family: You are everything to me. Throughout my whole life oyu’ve expressed constant love, encouragement, and unwavering support. Thank you for the sacrifices you’ve all made to get me here today. To my Coaches: Thank you Coach Harbaugh for giving me the opportunity to come to the University of Michigan. I want to thank all of my coaches, support staff, nutritionist, strength and conditioning coaches for making me a better player and a better man.
“To my Teammates: My brothers for life. Through the good and the bad, you have always been there and shaped me to be the player and person I am today. These relationships will last forever and I’m so grateful for you all. To University of Michigan: Thank you for embracing me and making my time in Ann Arbor unforgettable. This truly is the best university in the world.
“After careful consideration and discussions with those who have supported me, i have made the decision to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. As I embark on this next chapter of my career, i will forever carry a part of this university with me and continue to represent Michigan with pride. GO BLUE!!”
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Loveland set the program record for receptions by a tight end in Michigan history this season with 56 grabs for 582 yards and 5 touchdowns in 10 games played. The third-year pass catcher missed the USC and Ohio State games – both Michigan victories – due to injuries. He led the team in receiving in every game he played this season.
Loveland, who was a four-star recruit, No. 268 overall player and No. 13 tight end in the 2022 class, leaves as one of the best in his position in college football. Loveland recorded 117 catches for 1,466 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career, averaging 12.5 yards per reception.
Michigan knows that Loveland is about as NFL-ready as it gets and that it needs to plan for life after him. Position coach Steve Casula has had the chance to get the up-close look since arriving this winter and has seen him clear every benchmark possible.
“I’ve never coached in the NFL, but from my time here, my time at Ferris State, I’ve been around a handful of NFL players,” Casula said. “I’ve only ever been to one NFL practice in my life. If he’s not ready to go play in the NFL, I don’t know who would be. Like, he’s outstanding. I think when you compare his movement skills, his athleticism, ball skills, all that kind of stuff, I think you could compare him against NFL players. Like, now, obviously, you know, it’s going to be a reset button for him whenever he goes to the NFL, but without having the experience of having coached in the NFL, golly, if he’s not ready to go play in the NFL, I don’t know who would be. So I say that very much as a compliment to him. So I think he is.”
This story is developing.
