Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Colston Loveland

How Colston Loveland built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Colston Loveland is a tight end in the NFL, currently playing for the Chicago Bears. He was drafted tenth overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Prior to his professional career, Loveland played college football at the University of Michigan, where he won a national championship in 2023. His performance also earned him All-American honors in 2024, solidifying his status as a top prospect entering the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2021: Committed to Michigan

In July 2021, Colston Loveland committed to play college football at the University of Michigan.

2021: Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2021, Colston Loveland was named the Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year.

January 2022: Early Enrollment

In January 2022, Colston Loveland graduated and enrolled early at the University of Michigan.

September 3, 2022: First Game for Michigan

On September 3, 2022, Colston Loveland appeared in his first game for Michigan versus Colorado State, recording two receptions for 18 yards.

2023: National Championship

In 2023, Colston Loveland won a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines.

December 13, 2024: Declares for NFL Draft

On December 13, 2024, Colston Loveland declared for the 2025 NFL draft, foregoing the ReliaQuest Bowl and his senior year. By this time, he had two Big Ten championships, one national championship, All-American honors, All-Big Ten honors twice, and was the school’s single-season record holder for receptions by a tight end.

2024: All-American Honors

In 2024, Colston Loveland earned All-American honors.

2024: John Mackey Award Finalist

On November 26, 2024, Colston Loveland was named one of three finalists for the 2024 John Mackey Award. He finished the season playing in ten games, totaling 56 receptions, 582 yards and five touchdowns and was named a second-team All-Big Ten selection and earned a second-team All-American selection by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).