Latest mock draft has the Colts giving Anthony Richardson what he needs most in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have multiple needs they will need to address in the offseason. If they want to give Anthony Richardson the best chance of succeeding there's a clear position they have to upgrade at before the 2025 season kicks off. And in the newest A to Z Sports mock draft they give him what he needs […]

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws the ball during warm-up Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, ahead of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The Indianapolis Colts have multiple needs they will need to address in the offseason. 

If they want to give Anthony Richardson the best chance of succeeding there's a clear position they have to upgrade at before the 2025 season kicks off. 

And in the newest A to Z Sports mock draft they give him what he needs most. A stable upgrade to their TE room by adding a former national champion. 


Colts land Michigan TE Colston Loveland in new mock draft

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (18) runs against Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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"The battle for the TE1 spot between Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren will be one worth monitoring. However, I do think Loveland is a better athlete, and those tend to get drafted higher.

The Colts' tight end room has been an utter disaster this season, and both them and Anthony Richardson need a dependable target somewhere in the offense. Loveland solves that problem"

New A to Z Sports mock draft

Between now and April TE is going to be a popular position mocked to the Colts. Their leading contributor in the TE room is veteran Mo Alie-Cox who has appeared in all 15 games this season and has 12 receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown. 

A player like Richardson who struggles with accuracy would love a big target at TE that can be a safety blanket. Michigan's Colston Loveland has been a consistent contributor for the Wolverines over the last two seasons. That's despite the team's passing game not being a major part of their game plan in 2023, and their entire offense struggling tremendously in 2024. Loveland has shown he can be a next level weapon without elite QB play. And pairing him with a QB like Richardson who is always looking to make a big play could end up being a perfect match.