Former Michigan Wolverines tight endÍŹ Colston LÍŹovÍŹeÍŹland gained attention for ÍŹhis impressive performances on the field before the 2025 NFL Draft.ÍŹ The Chicago Bears surprised many by drafting him over Tyler Warren with the 10th overall pick.
While fans and analysts are closely watchingÍŹ his future, ÍŹmany are ÍŹequallyÍŹ curious about the family behind this rising star, particularly ÍŹhis parents, CÍŹhad LovelÍŹanÍŹd and Rachel Faulkner.
Meet Colston Loveland’s Parents, Chad Loveland and Rachel Faulkner
LovelaÍŹndÍŹ was born on April 9, 2ÍŹ004ÍŹ, ÍŹin Gooding, Idaho, and raised in a rural, ranching household. Growing up herdingÍŹ cattle and sheep and riding horses across their ÍŹfamily land, he developed a deep work ethic and mentalÍŹ resilience. These qualities, instilled early by his parents, have significantly shaped Loveland’s success as a student-athlete ÍŹat the University of MichiganÍŹ.
Chad Loveland and Faulkner, both American nationals, have been central figures in Colston’s journey from small-town Idaho to the national football stage. Faulkner has spoken openly about the family’s experience and the decision to send Colston to Michigan. In an interview with 247Sports, she recalled how the Michigan coaching staff won their trust.
“The ͏entire coaching staff was welcoming, accommodating and genuine. They made us feel like Colston would be in good hands there and not just as an athlete, ͏but as a student as ͏well,” she said.
Faulkner also praised tight ends coach Jay Harbaugh for playing a vital role in Loveland’s recruitment andÍŹ highlighted Ann Arbor ÍŹas an ÍŹidealÍŹ environment, emphasizing its safety and rich ÍŹeducational history.
Loveland’s father, meanwhile, remains a constant yet more reserved presence. Although ÍŹnot ÍŹactive on social media, Chad hasÍŹ ÍŹgreatly influenced Colston’s ÍŹdevelopment, both in ÍŹsports and in life. He instilledÍŹ the foundational values ofÍŹ discipline, humility, ÍŹand ÍŹhard work — qualities that the Bears TE demonstrates both on and off the field.
The ÍŹimpact of his parents’ upbringings became evident early in ColsÍŹton’s college career. In 2022, heÍŹ made 16 receptions for ÍŹ235 ÍŹyards and two touchdowns, including aÍŹ memorable 45ÍŹ-yard score against Ohio State and another in the Big Ten Championship versus PurÍŹdÍŹue.
Colston was honored͏ with Mich͏igan’s Offensive ͏and Co͏-Special Teams Rookie of the Year͏ awards.͏ By 2023, he had͏ firmly established himself, leading ͏the team͏ in receiving during the national ͏championship game with 6͏4 yards͏.
Colston has drawn praise from major voices in football. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan’s head coach, and Jay Harbaugh have both commended his growth, while former Wolverine and current Big Ten analyst Jake Butt believes he might become the best tight end in Michigan’s history. Butt emphasized his big-game impact, saying Loveland has proven his worth in crucial matchups like Ohio State and the Big Ten Championship.
With his parents’ steadfast support and the foundation they provided, Loveland prepares for his NFL season. Here is a preview of the preseason game in which the Michigan product will make his debut for the Bears.
Previewing Bears vs. Dolphins Week 1 Preseason Game
The Miami Dolphins begin the 2025 NFL campaign with a preseason game against the Bears. Tua Tagovailoa and co. are not seen as a Super Bowl contender this year, but they have enough talented players to change that narrative.
Tyreek Hill expressed his desire to leave the Dolphins at the end of last season, but he is staying with the franchise. However, he still has a long way to go to repair his relationship with the rest of his teammates.
As for the Bears, they are gearing up for a new era under Ben Johnson. The first-year head coach is under a lot of pressure to get the best out of Williams, and how the HC-QB duo will perform remains to be seen.
The Bears are part of arguably the best division in football, the NFC North. As a result, they have to hit the ground running, and it all starts in preseason Week 1 against the Dolphins.
