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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Colston Loveland
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All Ron Stewart insights about Colston Loveland
PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart loves Colston Loveland as a semi-elite tight end target in rounds 3–4 for hero RB builds. Stewart's league-winner vs. bust rate analysis shows tight ends in rounds 3–4 'usually crush,' making Loveland a preferred early tight end anchor after establishing three wide receivers and a hero RB.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Ron Stewart uses Colston Loveland at pick 406 as an elite tight end option in hero RB builds; notes that taking an elite tight end at this spot is justified when receiver depth is already established early.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Ron Stewart has Loveland super high in rankings in a normal one-quarterback league format, indicating strong draft value relative to typical tight end positioning. Stewart projects Loveland in the same tier as Drake London and AJ Brown when comparing tight ends to wide receiver scoring in points per game, suggesting elite-level production potential. Stewart also notes keeping Loveland in the 14th round in a keeper league, stating 'You get to the 109 and Loveland and the 12. Thankfully, I'm keeping both,' indicating strong approval of Loveland at that draft position.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Ron Stewart selects Loveland as an elite tight end in a zero wide receiver strategy, describing it as 'locking in an elite tight end' after securing three wide receivers; Stewart views him as a premium tight end option in this draft construction.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Stewart identifies Colston Loveland as one of the worst-priced players in fantasy football based on default rankings across ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper, suggesting he is significantly undervalued relative to his actual draft guide ranking.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Colston Loveland as a viable late-round tight end target, suggesting he could be available in the fifth round.PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Colston Loveland as a target in his draft guide, projecting a potential breakout in his second season within a high-volume passing offense.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Loveland is a strong play with upside despite coordinator concerns. The source notes that talented players with poor play-callers have still produced at high levels, citing Drake London's per-route metrics with Arthur Smith, Garrett Wilson with Nathaniel Hackett, and Elijah Moore's rookie year. Loveland's rookie season wasn't as obvious as Burden's or Burks', but there's room for all three to hit.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Colston Loveland as a primary tight end target in rounds 3-4, stating he is 'all over' this player this year. Rounds 3-4 represent the sweet spot for tight ends with a 14.3% league winner rate—higher than running backs, wide receivers, and quarterbacks in the same range. Loveland was stacked with Dart in the half-PPR draft and selected again in the full-PPR three-wide receiver format, demonstrating repeated confidence in his value across different draft constructions.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
Selected 4th overall in the draft from the 4-spot as a tight end option.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Ron Stewart repeatedly drafts Colson Loveland despite acknowledging tight end can be punted to late rounds in best ball and any format. Stewart states: 'I'm taking Loveland. Taking Loveland. Can't quit it. I've taken so much Loveland.' The source explains the conviction: 'There's target competition, but I also just think that there's a chance that he ends up with the—like he leads the room in all receiving categories. I think that's very much a possibility.' This indicates belief in Loveland's ceiling despite competition, making him a repeated target despite the positional flexibility available.PositiveBreakoutAug 2, 2026
Ron Stewart's boldest fantasy football prediction is that Colston Loveland leads the Bears receiving room in PPR points, positioning him as a potential breakout candidate in Chicago's offense. Stewart also identifies Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland as his favorite stack, indicating strong conviction in this pairing for fantasy purposes.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Ron Stewart identified Colston Loveland as a target in the 11th round, indicating strong value at that draft position for a tight end. The source debated between Hampton in the third round or Loveland in the 11th, suggesting Loveland offers significant value relative to earlier tight end options.PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026
According to film analysis, Loveland is poised to become elite at both blocking and receiving, similar to George Kittle, which should help him clear 80% of snaps on most games.PositiveUsageJun 17, 2026
Loveland ran only 66% of routes last year, which is the primary concern about his profile.PositiveProjectionJun 17, 2026
Over a 13-game sample from week eight through the playoffs, Loveland averaged 13.9 points per game, ranking behind only McBride, Bowers, and KD among tight ends.PositiveBreakoutJun 17, 2026
There is a real world where Colston Loveland leads the entire team in targets, receptions, yards, and touchdowns and becomes an absolute monster in Ben Johnson's offense.PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026
Loveland's only concern is his 66% route share last year, though author notes this may improve going forward.PositiveBreakoutJun 17, 2026
Author sees "a real world where Coloulston Lovelin is not only a top two target earner next to Odun or Luther Burden, but that he just leads the entire team in targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and is just an absolute monster."PositiveProjectionJun 17, 2026
From week 8 onward (80%+ snap share), Loveland averaged 13.9 PPR points per game over a 13-game sample, ranking behind only McBride, Bowers, and KD among all tight ends during that stretch.PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026
Once Loveland got fully unleashed (70%+ route share), he posted 20+ PPR points in 4 of 6 games with a 130 passer rating when targeted as the first read, second-best among all receivers behind Roma Dunce.PositiveBreakoutJun 17, 2026
Author is "pumped about" Loveland as his TE3, highlighting exceptional rookie metrics: 21.1% targets per route run (comparable to Tedo McMillan), 1.86 yards per route (second-most in rookie class), and led entire rookie class in PFF grade despite only 66% route share.PositiveRoleJun 12, 2026
Better use of first read targets and focal point of the Bears offense compared to Roma Dunes; analyst likes him as part of the Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson experience.PositiveProjectionJan 16, 2026
Tight end with 80+ PFF grade, placing him among elite rookie performers historically; the source notes that 80+ grades have historically been earned by studs like Olave, Garrett Wilson, Drake London, Jaylen Waddle, Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, and Chris Godwin, though the source cautions against over-interpreting tight end grades due to limited research. Loveland is part of a crowded Bears receiving corps alongside Luther Burden and Roman Wilson, creating uncertainty about whether Burden's route participation can scale up next season.PositiveRoleDec 22, 2025
Despite disappointing in Week 16 with no production, Colston Loveland hit an 80%+ route share for the first time while sharing the field with Cole Kmet. The source believes better days are ahead for Loveland given his strong underlying numbers and increased role opportunity.NegativeProjectionDec 15, 2025
Colston Loveland is the only rookie tight end with an 80+ PFF grade; his per-route metrics now converge with Tyler Warren (targets per route run within 1.5%, now ahead in yards per route, first downs per route, and PFF grade). Despite a 60–70% route share split with Kmet, he delivered 5 targets, 4 catches, 63 yards, 3 yards per route run, with all 4 catches being first downs. He has posted 10+ PPR points in 3 of his last 4 games in a part-time role and can be started confidently going forward despite boom-bust risk from limited route share.NegativeProjectionDec 9, 2025
Colston Loveland is ranked as consensus tight end 12 this week and sits just below the 40% route share threshold. Since week 9 against Cincinnati, he has posted 29.8, 9.57, 14.9, 5.8, and 12.9 PPR points, displaying boom-bust tendencies typical of the tight end position. His route share has remained stagnant despite playing alongside Kolkat.PositiveRoleDec 8, 2025
Boom-bust tight end with strong recent efficiency metrics; mildly efficient, moving the chains, and showing good tight end production despite slow start and prior injury. Ron Stewart recommends playing him every week moving forward and projects him as a strong dynasty asset for 2026.