Colston Loveland starred in football and basketball at his Idaho high school. He played linebacker and tight end while catching 35 touchdowns there. He was a four star recruit that ranked in the top 250 players in the country and was considered the No. 1 player in Idaho as a senior when he won the 2021 Gatorade Player of the Year.
Loveland fielded offers from multiple colleges, including Michigan, Alabama, LSU and Auburn. He opted for the Wolverines and became a starter as a freshman. As a sophomore, he was an integral part of the passing attack for Michigan during their National Championship run. He was their leading receiver in that final game.
His junior season saw him considered the premier tight end in the college ranks to start the year and expected to be an eventual first-round NFL pick. He turned in another fine season, slightly less productive from missing one game and the Wolverines descent from the Championship season to only 8-5. He was a finalist for the John Mackey Award as the best tight end and declared for the NFL draft instead of returning for his senior season.
