Colston Loveland TE Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Colston Loveland TE Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 04/09/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 04/09/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 88.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 116.8 | |
| Hands: |
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63% |
| Short Receiving: |
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81% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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87% |
| Deep Threat: |
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89% |
| Blocking: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#20
Position rank:
#1
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 873 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 91/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Pat Freiermuth - Penn State |
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77% |
| Tucker Kraft - South Dakota State |
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72% |
| Luke Schoonmaker - Michigan |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Colston Loveland from Gooding High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Loveland opted to join Michigan.In 2022 as a freshman Loveland saw action in 13 games for the Wolverines as he made 12 receptions for 199 yards for an average of 16.6 yards per reception, with 2 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 140.7. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 13 games and had 40 catches for 572 yards for an average of 14.3 yards per catch, with 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 113.1. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A major factor is his size, strength and explosive athleticism, but Loveland also has a knack for tracking and high-pointing the ball.
- Loveland has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. His hands are good, and he’s a creative runner after the catch with the elusiveness to slip tackles in space.
- He runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation.
- He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; he should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to threaten down the seam.
- He’s lanky and long-armed, but he has the broad-shouldered frame to carry more weight. He was a national high-jump champion in high school, and that athleticism translates to the passing game.
- Loveland has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll give enough effort to get in the way, but because Loveland doesn’t get any push in the run game, he won’t be used in-line early in his career.
- Loveland really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
How other scouting services rate Colston Loveland (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
19.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.