He’s projected to be a first round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it would make sense if he decided to shut down his season with Michigan’s record sitting at 5-5. But Colston Loveland made it clear on Tuesday that he intends to play in the final two games of the regular season if he’s healthy.

“Yeah, we’re going to play. As long as we’re healthy and feel good, we’re going to play. I mean, Michigan has done so much for us… all of our boys, our brothers, our family, our coaches, they’re all still coaching and playing. So why wouldn’t we play? We’ve got goals to reach as a team and individually as well. So as long as I’m healthy, I’m playing.”

Although Loveland was clear that he intends to finish out the regular season, he did indicate the a potential bowl game could be a different story.

“That may be a different story,” Loveland said when asked about the potential of playing in a bowl game. “But yea, as long as I feel good in the regular season.”

Loveland is just one of several Wolverines who are projected to be first round selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Johnson, Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Josaiah Stewart are the other Wolverines who have also been projected to be early selections in the draft.