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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Colston Loveland
PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Colston Loveland is considered a high-value target in the 10th round of keeper leagues, with the analysts suggesting he is a 'too good of a deal' to pass up compared to other options.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source advises against drafting Loveland in the third round, indicating he is not a preferred target at that price point.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
Erickson identifies Colston Loveland at the 4-5 turn as a strong value in 10-team PPR formats, arguing that elite tight ends provide more utility in that specific scoring structure.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Colston Loveland is mentioned as a tight end to be ready to take early in 10-team leagues, part of the strategy to push tight end investment higher in draft order.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Colston Loveland is used as a pricing comparison point in auction strategy, with the example showing him potentially going for $27 while Kyle Pitts goes for $22, illustrating how market prices shift and create value opportunities in the first two rounds of auction drafts.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
D-Bro identifies Colston Loveland as a key target in 8-team and 10-team leagues, viewing him as the last player in his tier who can provide truly elite production at the tight end position.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Jake Ciely notes that Colston Loveland is a potential target in the third or fourth round, mentioning he recently went in the mid-third round of a CBS draft.PositiveBreakoutAug 25, 2026
Derek Brown ranks Loveland as his TE2 (26th overall) despite a 43rd overall ADP, arguing he has overall TE1 upside. In a late-season sample (weeks 16-20), Loveland outperformed both Trey McBride and Brock Bowers in target share (25.6%), receiving yards per game (81.6), yards per route run (2.49), first read share (34%), and first downs per route run. Brown expects him to serve as the Bears' WR1 in a high-volume passing offense.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
The source suggests that in a standard format, Colston Loveland is a strong target in the third round, even suggesting he could be considered as a first-round pick in the context of a promotional giveaway.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Drafting Loveland in the third or fourth round is viable, but it requires a specific roster construction where the manager aggressively targets wide receivers in the following rounds to compensate.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Colston Loveland is preferred over George Pickens for keeper value, with the source emphasizing that his potential for first downs and volume makes him a strong asset at a onesie position.PositiveSleeperAug 16, 2026
Derek Brown suggests targeting Colston Loveland as a premium tight end option in the third round, which allows for a flexible roster build after starting with two running backs.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Derrick Brown notes that Colston Loveland is consistently moving up draft boards and is now a reliable third-round pick. Brown suggests the gap between Loveland and Trey McBride is closing as the draft season progresses.PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026
Andrew Erickson identifies Loveland as a primary breakout candidate, noting his elite rookie finish (top five in PFF receiving grade, yards per route run, and points per game from week seven onward). Erickson expects the Bears' poor defense to force high-volume passing, potentially allowing Loveland to command a massive target share similar to Trey McBride's usage.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Colston Loveland is featured in a promotional giveaway for the channel, highlighting his growing profile in the fantasy community.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Colston Loveland is projected as a top-three tight end.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Colston Loveland is a player the source likes enough to draft, and he is featured in a promotional giveaway for the channel.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
Colston Loveland is highlighted as a player who can be drafted at a discount as part of an elite tight end tier.PositiveBreakoutAug 8, 2026
Derek Brown advocates for rookie Colston Loveland in round four, citing his elite metrics from weeks 16-20 last year. Brown claims that if Loveland maintains that production, he would outperform top tight ends like Trey McBride and Brock Bowers, making him a potential TE1 overall.PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026
Colston Loveland is described as a "cheat code" who could provide production similar to Brock Bowers but at a much lower draft cost.PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026
Derek Brown identifies Colston Loveland as a high-upside tight end target who can provide production similar to Trey McBride or Brock Bowers without the high draft cost. Brown notes Loveland's strong per-route metrics from the end of last season.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
Pat Fitzmaurice identifies Loveland as the 'real guy' in the Bears' passing attack, noting that the offense will likely funnel targets between him, Burden, and Odunze, with Loveland potentially serving as the top option at tight end.PositiveBreakoutAug 4, 2026
Derek Brown predicts that Colston Loveland will finish as the TE1 in fantasy points per game.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Colston Loveland is being discussed as a potential contributor in the Chicago Bears' wide receiver room alongside Roma Dunze and Luther Burden. The source is exploring whether there is enough offensive opportunity for all three players in the Bears' passing game.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
The source identifies Colson Loveland as the locked-in number-one pass catcher in the Chicago Bears offense, ranking him as a tier-one tight end and TE3 in consensus rankings. The source notes that Loveland was drafted by head coach Ben Johnson and has the clearest path to targets in the Bears offense. The source views Loveland as the most likely of the three Bears pass catchers (Loveland, Burden, Odunze) to be drafted, as he offers a chance to secure one of the top tight ends in the draft. The source is willing to take Loveland at his draft cost.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Colston Loveland is included as the number 4 player on Pat Fitzmaurice's top 10 fantasy football league winners list for 2026, indicating Fitzmaurice views him as a breakout candidate with league-winning upside.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
The source includes Colston Loveland in the first tier of tight ends alongside Bowers, McBride, and Warren, indicating strong draft priority and projection.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Colston Loveland is one of the source's three most-drafted tight ends this season, alongside Tucker Craft and Sam Laporta; the source typically takes a tight end relatively early and Loveland is a primary target in that early-round strategy, suggesting strong conviction in his upside.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Colson Loveland was selected as Debro's tight end in the mock draft, representing a strategic choice at the position.PositiveBreakoutJul 21, 2026
Expected to be a third-round pick when draft season heats up; will compete with Brock Bowers to be the tight end one overall and can help define leagues this year; getting him in the third round is strong value.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Colston Loveland is one of the analyst's three preferred tight end options expected to be a difference maker this year.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
In auction strategy, Colston Loveland is a target if he doesn't get priced up to Trey McBride or Brock Bowers levels; otherwise, the analyst prefers Tyler Warren or other alternatives.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Derek Brown is about to discuss Colston Loveland as his third-round pick, indicating he views the tight end as a strong value in that round.PositiveSleeperJul 16, 2026
Loveland is one of the tight ends Fitz wants to target this season, suggesting he views him as a top-tier option at the position.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Derek Brown identifies Colston Loveland as one of three tight ends (alongside Bowers and Warren) he considers true league-winning difference makers in the early rounds.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Loveland is one of the premium tight end targets being drafted early as part of a strategy to secure a top option before punting the position in later rounds.PositiveBreakoutJul 9, 2026
Jake Ciely recommends Colston Loveland as an early-round draft pick, highlighting his massive breakout potential as a key reason to target him in the first five rounds of 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
The source mentions Colston Loveland as one of the tight ends who came on late last season and is now outpacing Travis Kelce in fancy points per game projections for this year, suggesting he is a more attractive fantasy option than Kelce.PositiveValueJul 7, 2026
Colston Loveland went at pick 210, with a significant gap between him and Tyler Warren, who was taken two rounds later.PositiveBreakoutJul 2, 2026
Jake Seeley identifies Colston Loveland as a league-winner tight end prospect, expressing confidence in Loveland's upside as a preferred alternative among late-round tight end options. Seeley acknowledges the challenge of securing premium tight ends like Brock Bowers or Loveland depending on draft position.PositiveValueJun 29, 2026
Colston Loveland is positioned as a high-end tight end option that drafters should target if available; the source groups him with Jalen Bowers as premium-tier tight ends to prioritize, contrasting them with later-round fallback options like George Kittle and Isaiah Likely.NegativeValueJun 19, 2026
Loveland's hype is rising to the point where he may be drafted as the first tight end off the board, which would eliminate the return on investment value that makes him attractive.PositiveProjectionJun 19, 2026
Loveland projects as the number one tight end in fantasy, with potential to lead tight ends in receiving yards and put up more yards per reception than Bowers and McBride.PositiveValueJun 19, 2026
Loveland has the steadiest quarterback situation of comparable tight ends (Bowers, McBride, Tyler Warren, Kraft), which is a key advantage going into 2026.PositiveProjectionJun 19, 2026
In his final four games last season (including playoffs), Loveland averaged 12 targets, 7 catches, and 94.5 yards per game. From week 9-10 onward, he was the TE2 after only Trey McBride.PositiveValueJun 19, 2026
Loveland's ECR is 40th overall while Brock Bowers and Trey McBride go mid-to-late second round, making Loveland available in the fourth round at significant value. He could be close to McBride's tier and is ranked higher than McBride for redraft by some analysts.PositiveBreakoutJun 19, 2026
Loveland is positioned to lead the Bears in receiving yards and touchdowns among tight ends, with potential to be the number-one target on the team ahead of Caleb Williams' other receivers.PositiveProjectionJun 12, 2026
Jake Seeley's projections rank Loveland as tight end 1 with 83 catches, 1,004 yards, and 8.3 TDs, with 21.6% target share, and he believes there's room to increase that to 24% where Loveland could lead the team in targets.PositiveValueJun 12, 2026
Loveland offers high-end tight end production at a lower cost than Bowers, making him an attractive third or fourth round target.PositiveRoleJun 12, 2026
Coaches are expanding Loveland's route tree and expressing enthusiasm about his development, suggesting increased offensive involvement.PositiveProjectionJun 12, 2026
Pat Fitzmaurice is excited about Loveland's projected 80.4 catches, 949.4 yards, and 7.0 TDs, noting he was tight end 2 from week 9 onward last season and averaged 12 targets, 7 catches, and 94.5 receiving yards in his last four games.PositiveBreakoutJun 4, 2026
Colston Loveland has the potential to be the number one tight end overall, especially given his target share in the second half of last season.PositiveBreakoutJun 3, 2026
Colson Loveland has real high upside this year, and he was selected a half round after notable tight ends like McBride and Bowers.PositiveValueNo date
In a 12-man full PPR scenario where the drafter already has two wide receivers and one running back, the source prefers Loveland over T Higgins in the middle of the fourth round, citing the value of securing an elite tight end at a premium position. The source states 'full send' on Loveland in this context.PositiveRoleNo date
The source identifies Loveland as a secondary elite tight end option available in the third or fourth round, part of the tier below the top-tier tight ends but still worthy of early investment.PositiveValueNo date
The source ranks Colston Loveland as the clear third-tier tight end option in tight end premium leagues, behind only Bowers and McBride. Loveland is placed in his own tier above Tyler Warren, with the source stating 'it's obviously Colston Loveland' when asked about preferred tight ends outside the top two. This positioning reflects confidence in Loveland's draft value and role in the Bears offense.PositiveProjectionNo date
Colston Loveland is expected to go in the late second round to early third round in FFPC tight end premium settings, with analysts preferring him at his price over Trey McBride.PositiveProjectionNo date
Joe Pisapia predicts Colston Loveland will lead all tight ends in receiving yards and touchdowns for the Bears in 2026.