TE · CHI · #84
Colston Loveland
- Height
- HT 6'6"
- Weight
- WT 241 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 9, 2004 (age 22.4)
- College
- Michigan
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,811
Range 4,041–5,556
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young TE with runway — the score still pays for the years ahead.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
136.3 pts
8.0 PPG · 15.8 games
70.1 rec · 749.5 rec yds · 4.6 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchLoveland finished TE72 in 2026. TE12 slipped to TE72 last year; that's the warning. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
0.0
PPG
0.0
Positional finish
TE72
Key stats
- Rec: —
- Rec yds: —
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE72 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE12 | 136.1 | 8.5 | 58 | 713 | 6 | -2 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 0.0 | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 8.7 · scored 0.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +8.7.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- CAR+19% · 269 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 64.5% mean
Pass-play participation
68.9%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 4
- Avg depth of target
- 9.0
- Drop %
- 1.2%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202516 G
- 15.8 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
R1 (10 overall) TE · that slot hit at 81.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=11; contributor 100.0%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 3.68yd
- Cushion
- 5.38yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.74yd
- Air yards share
- 16.4%
8th of 35
29th of 35
11th of 35
7th of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Colston Loveland's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Loveland scores 4,811 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Colston Loveland's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.0 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Colston Loveland in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.