Travis Kelce plans to return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season, but the team should consider long-term options at tight end. The 2025 NFL draft features a deep pool of tight end prospects. Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland possesses the athleticism and route running to replace Kelce as Kansas City’s go-to target.

Colston Loveland, who won a national championship with Jim Harbaugh at Michigan in 2023 before the coach jumped to the NFL, is a potential first-round draft target for the Chargers.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland confirmed to 49ers On SI on Thursday that he has met with the 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine. Loveland is projected to get drafted in the first half of Round 1 and the 49ers currently own the 11th pick.