It is important to remember that the NFL draft always highlights how disconnected the media can be from the league itself. Players the experts really love end up tumbling, while overlooked names go much higher than expected. A perfect example of this was Colston Loveland. At first glance, the Michigan tight end didn’t have a standout year. He caught 56 passes for 582 yards and five touchdowns. However, things begin to shift once you start incorporating other factors.
For one, three different quarterbacks started for the Wolverines last season. None of them played well. Loveland was their leading receiver and claimed that title by miles, with the next closest having just 248 yards. He was their only weapon and still managed to produce. Throw in his excellent athletic profile, and it becomes easier to see why several teams in the league wanted him. It was so much that a few
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