Colts Projected to Choose Dynamic Offensive Draft Talent

The Indianapolis Colts are finally nearing the NFL draft, where they'll utilize the 14th overall pick to help build their future talent.

While the spotlight is deservedly on the Anthony Richardson vs Daniel Jones saga, the draft isn't far behind, with one position the most glaring need: tight end.

To spare the reader the same thing over and over with statistics showcasing how abysmal this room was for Shane Steichen in 2024, I'll provide a synopsis. The tight ends were comprised of Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, and Will Mallory, each with a different strength.

Granson was the move tight end with solid separation, Alie-Cox was the savvy veteran with red zone prowess and good blocking, Ogletree had the most upside and operated as a blocker mostly, and Mallory was the fastest tight end. However, they were absent for the struggling Richardson.

CBS Sports writer Bryan DeArdo has his outlet, along with ESPN and NFL.com, compiling mock drafts into an ultimate one. For the experts, Michigan's Colston Loveland is drafted to alleviate the painful result of the Colts' position group.

"Lots of mocks having the Colts drafting either Warren or Loveland. With Warren off the board, that leaves Indy with Loveland, who possesses a unique blend of size and speed."

Loveland impressed in his final campaign as a Wolverine while missing games due to injury. In 10 contests, he hauled in 56 catches for 582 yards and five touchdowns. While not a great blocker, he can get the job done well enough, given the importance of his receiving prowess.

Loveland is smooth, with great separation. As the Indy Draft Guide lists, he can be a mismatch anywhere on the field.