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Wolverines in the NFL: Colston Loveland is on a tear at the right time

clayton-sayfieby: Clayton Sayfie4 hours agoCSayf23
Colston Loveland
Former Michigan Wolverines football tight end Colston Loveland has broken out as a rookie with the Chicago Bears. (Photo by David Banks-Imagn Images)

Former Michigan Wolverines football tight end Colston Loveland had a slow start to his rookie campaign but is on a tear at the right time for the Chicago Bears, who are 6-3 and winners of two-straight and five of their last six outings. His breakout games have coincided with the Bears’ resurgence and emergence as a contender in the NFC North.

In his first four games, he put up 5 catches for 56 yards, but in the last four, he has 16 grabs for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. One week after scoring two touchdowns, including the game-winner, in a 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the 6-foot-6, 241-pound Loveland hauled in 4 grabs for 55 yards in a 24-20 comeback victory over the New York Giants.

The No. 10 overall pick and the highest-drafted tight end this year, Loveland now ranks fourth among rookies at his position with 289 receiving yards, behind Indianapolis’ Tyler Warren (617), the Los Angeles Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden II (466) and Cleveland’s Harold Fannin Jr. (396).

Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in week 10:

AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks

Didn’t have any catches but did run twice for 3 yards in a 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Hauled in 21 catches for 236 yards and 4 touchdowns while opening all nine games for the 7-2 Seahawks.

Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of a 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots … Opened all nine contests for the 6-3 Buccaneers.

Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns

The former Michigan All-American recorded 5 tackles, including 1 for loss, in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets … Tallied 62 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack, 4 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery while starting all nine contests for the 2-7 Browns.

Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks

Rushed 14 times for a season-high 83 yards and a touchdown in a 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Rushed for 313 yards and 6 scores on 94 carries and hauled in 7 receptions for 57 yards in eight games off the bench.

Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans

Targeted 15 times by backup quarterback Davis Mills and made 7 catches for a season-best 136 yards in a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and hauled in a two-point conversion on a one-handed grab … Reeled in 40 catches for a team-high 550 yards and 3 touchdowns in eight games for the 4-5 Texans … His 26 targets over the last two games rank as the second-most in the NFL, behind only Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase (27).

Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams

The former Michigan All-American had another productive outing with 13 carries for 56 yards in a 42-26 win over the San Francisco 49ers … Rushed 67 times for 307 yards and a score in nine games this season for the 7-2 Rams.

Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs

Had a bye … Tallied 11 tackles with 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception and a pass breakup in seven starts for the 5-4 Chiefs.

Rashan Gary (2016-18), DL, Green Bay Packers

Totaled 4 tackles in a 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night … Compiled 31 tackles, 7 TFL, 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble while starting all nine outings for the 5-3-1 Packers.

Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions

Started at center and left the game briefly with a back injury but was able to return in a 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders … Graded out at 78.0 overall on PFF with 2 pressures given up in the game … Started all nine games at center for the 6-3 Lions.

Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles

Made his season debut in a 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers, seeing action on 10 defensive snaps, after coming out of retirement … Didn’t record any statistics … That marked his 207th career contest.

Mason Graham (2022-24), DT, Cleveland Browns

The former Michigan All-American broke up a pass and recorded 3 tackles with a tackle for loss in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets … Compiled 20 tackles, 3 TFL, a half-sack and 3 pass breakups while starting all nine games for the 2-7 Browns.

Kenneth Grant (2022-24), DT, Miami Dolphins

Made a tackle in a 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills … Tallied 20 stops, including 2 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a pass breakup in 10 games with three starts for the 3-7 Dolphins.

Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans

Had a bye … Posted 11 tackles in nine games for the 1-8 Titans.

Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Placed on injured reserve (hamstring) Nov. 1, meaning the earliest he can return is week 14 … Rushed 12 times for 30 yards and caught 4 passes for 13 yards in seven games for the 7-3 Chargers … Returned 6 kicks with a 23.5-yard average.

Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Bye week … Recorded 58 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage, with 1 interception and 2 pass breakups in nine starts for the 3-6 Bengals.

James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, New York Giants

Saw four special teams snaps in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears … appeared in eight games with a pair of starts for the 2-8 Giants, who just fired head coach Brian Daboll.

Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DL, Detroit Lions

The former Michigan Heisman Trophy runner-up broke up a pass and totaled 2 pressures in a 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders … Tied 10th in the NFL with 7 sacks, and leads the league with 57 pressures … Added 18 tackles, 7 TFL, a league-leading 4 forced fumbles, 2 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery while starting all nine games for the 6-3 Lions.

Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals

Had a bye … Tallied 23 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks in nine appearances with two starts.

Will Johnson (2022-24), CB, Arizona Cardinals

Missed the loss to the Seattle Seahawks with a back and hip injury … Made 19 stops, 6 pass breakups and a forced fumble in six games with four starts for the 3-6 Cardinals.

Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Dallas Cowboys

Appeared in two games this season … Played 6 snaps at left guard and 12 on special teams (field goal team).

Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Missed a 36-29 loss to the Houston Texans with a neck injury suffered the week prior … Tallied 30 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, 8 pass breakups and 2 interceptions in eight games with seven starts for the 5-4 Jaguars.

Colston Loveland (2022-24), TE, Chicago Bears

Caught 4 passes for 55 yards in a 24-20 win over the New York Giants … Hauled in 21 receptions for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns in eight games with six starts for the 6-3 Bears.

J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings

Completed 20 of his 42 passes for 248 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions and rushed 5 times for 48 yards in a 27-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Started four games this season, going 2-2 … On the year, connected on 58 of his 108 throws for 692 yards and 5 scores against 6 interceptions, adding 21 rushes for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets

Made a tackle in a 27-20 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Jets’ second-straight victory … Totaled 11 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack and a pass breakup in eight contests for the 2-7 Jets.

Joshua Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings

The former Michigan safey recorded 3 tackles in a 27-19 setback to the Baltimore Ravens … Made 49 tackles, 1 TFL, a half-sack, 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions while opening all nine games for the 4-5 Vikings.

Joe Milton III (2018-20), QB, Dallas Cowboys

Appeared in two contests this season, completing 6 of his 9 passes for 99 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception.

Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks

Made 2 tackles in a 44-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals … Tallied a career-high 14 tackles with 1 for loss and his first career pass breakup in nine games off the bench this season.

Kalel Mullings (2020-24), RB, Tennessee Titans

The Titans opened Mullings’ practice window this week, meaning he must be activated in the next three weeks … Had missed significant time with an injury, only having appeared in two games this season.

David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Made a tackle in a 27-19 win over the Minnesota Vikings … Appeared in seven tilts for the 4-5 Ravens, tallying 7 tackles and a half-sack.

Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks

Saw 33 snaps at center in a 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals, replacing injured starter Jalen Sundell (knee) … Graded out at 78.1 overall on PFF, first on the team among offensive linemen, and didn’t give up any pressures … Oluwatimi has appeared in four games this season, totaling 63 snaps on offense.

Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots

The former Michigan offensive lineman started at right guard in a 28-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, grading out at 74.7 overall on PFF, with 1 pressure given up … Opened all 10 contests for the 8-2 Patriots.

Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts

The former Michigan defensive end made 2 tackles in a 31-25 overtime triumph over the Atlanta Falcons … Tallied 19 tackles, 4 TFL and 3 sacks in 10 games with nine starts for the 8-2 Colts.

Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, Pittsburgh Steelers

Missed his second-straight game with a quad injury … Played in six outings with one start, registering 8 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.

Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints

Led the New Orleans offensive line with a 74.0 overall PFF rating with no pressures allowed in a 17-7 win over the Carolina Panthers … Started at right guard in nine games for the 2-8 Saints.

Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants

The former Michigan offensive lineman started at left guard and posted a 54.2 overall PFF grade with 1 pressure given up in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears … Started all 10 games at left guard for the 2-8 Giants.

Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders

Made 8 tackles in a 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions … Totaled 49 tackles, 3 interceptions and 7 pass breakups in 10 games with seven starts for the 3-7 Commanders, who have lost five-consecutive contests.

Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys

Had a bye … Reeled in 8 grabs for 63 yards in nine games with three starts for the 3-5-1 Cowboys.

Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, New York Jets

Saw 20 defensive snaps in a 27-20 win over the Cleveland Browns in his first game with New York following the trade from the Dallas Cowboys … Overall, made 3 tackles in six appearances this season.

Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Los Angeles Chargers

The former Michigan and Minnesota cornerback made a tackle in a 25-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Totaled 23 tackles, 5 pass breakups and 1 pick in 10 appearances with two starts for the 7-3 Chargers.

Josaiah Stewart (2023-24), OLB, Los Angeles Rams

Tallied 2 tackles in a 42-26 win over the San Francisco 49ers … Recorded 11 stops, 2 TFL, 2 sacks and 2 pass breakups in nine appearances off the bench.

DJ Turner II (2019-22), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Bye week … Posted 23 tackles, 2 for loss, an NFL-best 14 pass breakups and 2 interceptions while playing in nine games with eight starts for the 3-6 Bengals.

Joshua Uche (2016-19), OLB, Philadelphia Eagles

Recorded 1 tackle in a 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers … Has seen action in nine outings this year, totaling 18 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack and a pass breakup.

Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), FB, Philadelphia Eagles

Suffered season-ending injury week one.

William Wagner (2019-24), LS, Cincinnati Bengals

Had a bye … Snapped in every game this season.

Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams

The former Michigan cornerback made a tackle in a 42-26 triumph over the San Francisco 49ers … Tallied 5 tackles in nine games.

Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Scored his second career touchdown in garbage time of a 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Had 2 catches for 35 yards in total … Hauled in 11 catches for 149 yards in nine outings with two starts on the season for the 5-4 Steelers, who stand atop the AFC North.

Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns

Appeared in just one game this season, an Oct. 19 win over the Miami Dolphins.