NFL insider Dave Heilman reports that the Indianapolis Colts have met with Michigan tight end Colston Loveland ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 6’5,” 245-pound junior was a key part of the Wolverines’ offense, recording 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns in 10 starts last season.
His performance earned him 2nd-Team All-American and All-Big Ten honors, trailing only Penn State’s Tyler Warren. Loveland also played a role in Michigan’s 2023 CFP National Championship run.
A highly skilled pass-catcher, Loveland possesses the athleticism and ball skills to develop into a top-tier receiving tight end. He plays like a big-bodied wide receiver, with the ability to separate from defenders and make plays at all levels of the field.
His speed and diverse route tree make him a versatile weapon, though his routes could use refinement with coaching. Loveland excels at high-pointing the ball and has reliable hands, but while he continues to add size, he’s unlikely to develop into more than an average blocker.
Unlike Warren, Loveland isn’t a strong in-line blocker, but his versatility as a “move” tight end makes him an appealing option for teams looking to enhance their passing attack.
The Colts struggled to get consistent receiving production from their tight ends in 2024, and with Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson set to hit free agency, addressing the position has become a clear priority.
GM Chris Ballard has been vocal about the need for a difference-making pass catcher at tight end, and Loveland could fit that role perfectly.
With Anthony Richardson projected to be the team’s starting quarterback, Indianapolis must surround him with more reliable weapons.
Loveland’s ability to work the middle of the field and stretch defenses down the seam could provide Richardson with a dynamic, sure-handed target—potentially making him a valuable addition to the Colts’ offense.
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