Michigan's Colston Loveland Declares for 2025 NFL Draft; No. 1 TE on B/R Big Board

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Friday.

Loveland made the announcement in an Instagram post, via ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 20-year-old spent all three years of his college career with the Wolverines, appearing in 39 total games. He was ranked as the No. 1 tight end and No. 13 overall player in the 2025 draft class on the latest big board from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department.

B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson highlighted Loveland's ability to fit in a wide variety of schemes in his scouting report.

"Loveland can operate as a traditional in-line and/or the pass-catching move tight end in both the run and passing games," Parson wrote. "That versatility will help NFL offensive coordinators create a game plan for him within the offense."

Loveland still had one more year of eligibility remaining, but he's choosing to make the jump to the professional level after wrapping up consecutive impressive seasons.

He initially sat behind Luke Schoonmaker on the depth chart as a true freshman, but he thrived in a starting role once Schoonmaker entered the NFL ahead of the 2023 season.

Loveland was a key piece of the Wolverines' passing offense during their undefeated campaign that ended with a national championship. In 15 games during the 2023 season, he racked up 45 receptions for 649 yards and four touchdowns.

While Michigan's air attack took a step back in 2024, Loveland remained an important contributor. His 58.2 receiving yards per game represented an increase compared to his average of 43.3 yards each week in the prior season, while his 56 catches and five scores were both the highest marks on the team.

After winning two Big Ten championships and a national title at Ann Arbor, Loveland will now be heading to the NFL.