Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Colston Loveland (2025 Fantasy Football)

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Throughout the draft, we’ll take a closer look at fantasy-relevant prospects, giving you an overview of their strengths and weaknesses, and assessing their fantasy value in both redraft and dynasty formats. Here’s our dynasty rookie draft advice for Colston Loveland.

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Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice

It was a moderate surprise, but Colston Loveland and Penn State’s Tyler Warren were viewed as the top tight ends in the draft. I believe Loveland has the best hands of any pass-catching option in the draft. Unfortunately, there are only so many balls to go around between D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, running back D’Andre Swift, and fellow tight end Cole Kmet. The Bears have an out of Kmet’s contract in 2026, which could pave the way for Loveland to be their primary tight end. I’d temper expectations for Year 1, but he’s still worthy of a first-round rookie draft selection, albeit in the latter portion.

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DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp

Scouting Report:

Colston Loveland is a high-cut runner. His movement skills more closely resemble those of a big wide receiver than those of a tight end. His quick feet and loose hips allow him to succeed as a route winner more than his raw speed or physicality. He can juke defenders at the top of his stem or uncover quickly by flipping his hips.
Loveland has more build-up speed than explosion off the line, but he does have enough raw speed and juice to stretch the seam.
Loveland is a strong route runner. He flashes a varied release package and can win on the perimeter. His play strength shows up best mid-route or off the line, as he can hold his own with physical linebackers or corners.
Loveland isn’t a physical mauler or tackle-breaker. He managed only 5.4 yards after the catch per reception and eight total missed tackles in his collegiate career at Michigan. He can avoid some defenders with his footwork and quick acceleration at the catch, but he won’t bully defenders or stiff-arm them into another area code with the ball in his hands.
He’s an adequate blocker in all phases. He has enough power and anchor to stand up a linebacker when blocking for a screen or setting the edge for a rushing play. Blocking won’t be his calling card in the NFL, but it also won’t deter a team from feeding him a 70%-plus snap rate immediately.

Player Comp: Dennis Pitta