Colston Loveland Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

College Production

In just 10 games at Michigan last year, Loveland racked up 56 catches for 582 yards and 5 TDs, averaging 10.4 yards per catch.

He registered a massive 42.0% dominator rating (share of team’s receiving yards and TDs) — 2nd highest among Combine TEs.

His efficiency and target volume positioned him as one of college football’s most productive TEs on a per-route basis.

Usage & Role

Loveland operated as Michigan’s featured receiving TE, running a high percentage of routes and commanding a 34.4% market share of team receptions in 2024.

He was a true mismatch piece across formations — big enough to work in-line but fluid enough to operate out of the slot and as an intermediate separator.

Efficiency Metrics

Loveland’s advanced metrics were elite:

• 2.67 yards per route (3rd among Combine TEs)
• 2.2 yards per team pass attempt
• 90.6 PFF receiving grade (3rd among Combine TEs)
• 45.5% of team receiving TDs

This type of production made him highly coveted in the NFL Draft, resulting in top-10 draft capital.

Injury History

Loveland missed one game in 2024 due to an A/C joint sprain. He played through the injury and had surgery in January of 2024.

He missed the Ohio State game in 2024 due to a concussion.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Loveland joins a Bears team with Cole Kmet already in place. We should see some two-TE sets in 2024.

With his draft capital, there is little doubt that Loveland will pass Kmet on the depth chart sooner rather than later.

The team also brought in Durham Smythe from the Dolphins as a blocking option near the goal line.

The Bears' pass-catching depth chart is crowded with WRs D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and Luther Burden all commanding targets, which could limit Loveland’s week-to-week volume.

Supporting Cast

QB Caleb Williams enters his second season and showed some flashes of the elite NFL prospect he was hyped as.

With new HC Ben Johnson looking to help Williams develop, utilizing a checkdown option like Loveland may be crucial.

The Bears return their two starting OTs in Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright, but remade the interior of the OL with three new starters in Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson.

If the OL blocks effectively, it may free Loveland to run more routes.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Ben Johnson consistently featured TEs in Detroit, with TE target shares of 15.8%, 22.4%, and 18.1% from 2022-2024.

Sam LaPorta earned a nearly 20% target share as a rookie, and Johnson’s system prioritizes TEs on crossers, seams, and play-action looks — all strengths in Loveland’s game.

The scheme favors heavy usage for Loveland, especially in the red zone.