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There are many ways things could fall for the Kansas City Chiefs. And here is what Mel Kiper Jr. thinks. But Kiper is usually wrong about which teams get which player, and here are three reasons why tight end Colston Loveland is the perfect fit for the Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Of course, Loveland is star-level talent. And there\u2019s a chance he may not be around when the Chiefs pick at No. 31 overall. There are some observers who think he\u2019ll come off the board much earlier while others have him lasting even into the third round.<\/p>\n

But if the 6-foot-5, 248-pound Michigan product is still available when the Chiefs pick, look for them to pounce.<\/p>\n

TE Colston Loveland fits the Chiefs\u2019 offense<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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It doesn\u2019t take a memory strain to know how much the tight end position means to the Kansas City offense. Travis Kelce has been around so long, it\u2019s easy to take stock in the Chiefs wanting to get things done through that position.<\/p>\n

But Kelce is on his last NFL legs, and Loveland would bring the perfect replacement in terms of big-time playmaking ability. And the Chiefs had an up-close-and-personal look at how much a young dynamic tight end can still be in today\u2019s game with the way Raiders\u2019 rookie Brock Bowers performed in 2024.<\/p>\n

Loveland is in that same mold, according to nfl.com. Lance Zierlein rated Loveland as a first-year NFL starter.<\/p>\n

\u201cTalented young tight end with the athletic ability and ball skills to become an elite talent as a pass catcher,\u201d Zierlein wrote. \u201cColston plays the game like a big wideout, capable of separating from man coverage and making plays on all three levels. He has good play speed and runs a route tree full of branches, allowing creative play-callers to move him around as a mismatch option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pro Football Network looked at him as a game-changer at the position. He could even surpass the likely first tight end off the board: Penn State\u2019s Tyler Warren in terms of making plays through the air.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Warren is more complete, Loveland has the higher pass-game ceiling,\u201d PFN wrote. \u201cAt 6-foot-6 and almost 250 pounds, Loveland moves with truly logic-defying flexibility and bend, which lends itself to elite route-running ability. His route tree is all-encompassing, leveraging razor-sharp instincts, with unmatched athleticism that makes him a mismatch nightmare.\u201d<\/p>\n

Patrick Mahomes\u2019 comfort zone must be addressed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mahomes didn\u2019t wander into the GOAT conversation without plenty of help from the tight end position. Most of that came from Kelce, and Loveland could offer the same connection down the road. However, Mahomes has terrorized the NFL with Kelce, and it won\u2019t be easy to duplicate their connection, according to espn.com.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou’re talking about two guys that have the instincts that not many people have,\u201d Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy once said. \u201cThere’s a balance, because sometimes when you’re watching tape with rookies or guys that come in, (they ask), \u2018Why did Kelce do that or do this?’ Well, he has an innate ability to recognize defenses. It’s on another level. What’s crazier is the fact that Pat knows it, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes we don’t even practice it. They just do it. \u2026 There’s some stuff in there, DNA-wise, between those two guys, that a lot of people don’t have. They have that connection.\u201d<\/p>\n

Loveland comes from a winning program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Any player that comes into the Chiefs\u2019 organization needs to be able to hit the ground running in terms of finding ways to win. Loveland would bring a whole bag of success from Michigan.<\/p>\n

During his career, the team posted a record of 35-6, winning two Big Ten championships and a national title.<\/p>\n

Of course, the Chiefs have made it to the Super Bowl five times in the last seven season. They\u2019ve been there three years in a row, winning twice. Loveland should be able to acclimate \u2014 and contribute \u2014 to the winning environment.<\/p>\n

And Loveland\u2019s confidence matches his production and winning ways. He doesn\u2019t shy away from believing in himself, according to chargers.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say I’m one of the best route runners in this draft,\u201d Loveland said. \u201cI truly believe that, (and) I think I got great hands. Obviously, I got a lot to work on throughout my whole game, but I feel like I’m pretty polished and just excited to keep getting better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chiefs head coach would not need to coddle Loveland.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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