The Chicago Bears selected Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Loveland is an elite athlete, great route runner and can develop into a playmaking weapon for quarterback Caleb Williams, especially with new head coach Ben Johnson calling the shots on offense.
Despite Michigan’s quarterback struggles last season, Loveland posted career highs in receptions (56) and touchdowns (5) while totaling 582 receiving yards in 10 games.
Here’s a quick rundown on Loveland:
The Basics
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 248 pounds
Age: 21
From: Goldendale, Washington
Breakdown
Loveland’s mix of size (6-foot-6, 248 pounds) and athleticism fit better in the NFL than in college. He’s an experienced route runner who can create mismatches against defenses. He likely won’t be a plus blocker in the run game, though. — Ayrton Outlay
Dane Brugler’s Scouting Report
A three-year starter at Michigan, Loveland was a versatile tight end in head coach Sherrone Moore’s pro-style scheme, lining up primarily in the slot (47.6 percent of the time) and inline/wing (32.5 percent) as a junior. From the moment he arrived in Ann Arbor, he was one of the most talented players on the roster and made an immediate impact his first two years, including as the Wolverines’ leading receiver in the 2023 national championship game. His final season was marred by injury and below-average quarterback play, but he still led the team in receiving in nine of the 10 games he played and set Michigan records for the tight end position.
With his speed and ball skills, Loveland can line up anywhere on the field and win as a quarterback-friendly, multilevel receiving threat. He isn’t a liability as a one-pop, get-in-the-way blocker but will struggle to sustain or control NFL edge defenders. Overall, Loveland doesn’t have the skill set for full-time inline responsibilities, but his dynamic movements, natural hands and football awareness should make him one of the primary targets in an NFL offense. His tools and upside are reminiscent of Zach Ertz.
They Said It
“It’s not just one part of his game. It’s the totality of what he can do for us. When you turn on the tape, there’s plays being made constantly. It’s a guy that you could feel confident going to in critical situations. What stands out? Obviously, the dynamic skillset to separate but also when you really study him in the run game, the blocking is way better than I think people realize.” — Bears GM Ryan Poles
RAS card
Grade: B+
Taking a tight end with a top-ten pick is a bit of a luxury, especially for a team that still has questions at offensive and defensive line. Still, in a draft with limited stars, Loveland has the potential to shine. It could take some time as he gets acclimated to an offense that has a few mouths to feed, but the upside is intriguing. If the Bears can shore up the trenches during Day 2, the pick will look even better. — Brendan Sugrue
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