Top 10 tight ends to watch in Week 8 of college football ft. Colston Loveland
As the college football season continues, experienced pass catchers are at a premium. Defenses will work hard to cover big-play receivers but might leave themselves open to attack from tight ends.
Here are 10 of the nation's best who could have big moments in Week 8.
Top 10 tight ends to watch in Week 8
#10. Lawson Luckie, Georgia
Luckie has gotten more and more action at the position, and Georgia likes the sophomore as a red zone option. He has 10 catches for 144 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-foot-3 tight end could be key Saturday against Texas.
#9. Brant Kuithe, Utah
Kuithe was born in 1999 but is still playing college football. The oft-injured Utah veteran is having a solid season. His 20 catches and 313 receiving yards are second on the Utes, and his four touchdowns pace the squad. The Utes will play TCU this week and Kuithe could have a big game.
#8. Anthony Torres, Toledo
The 6-foot-6 Torres was a second-team All-MAC pick last season. His 14 catches and 135 yards aren't exceptional, but his five touchdowns demonstrate what a red-zone standout he is. The Rockets play at Northern Illinois this weekend.
#7. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
At 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds, the massive senior is a big option for the Ducks. He has 20 catches for 321 yards, which puts him in the middle of the Oregon attack. The Ducks play Purdue this week, which could be an opportunity for Ferguson to shine.
#6. Holden Willis, Middle Tennessee State
The 6-foot-4 Willis has already played this week. He had eight catches for 92 yards, which gives him 33 catches for 491 yards on the year, with a pair of touchdowns. Willis helped Middle Tennessee hold off Kennesaw State for just their second win of the year.
#5. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Royer transferred in from Ohio State, where he didn't see many passes. The 6-foot-5 veteran doesn't have that issue at Cincinnati. Royer's 28 catches and 347 yards are second-best on the UC team. He has a pair of touchdowns and could have a big game Saturday against Arizona State.
#4. Mason Taylor, LSU
The junior tight end is the son of NFL legend Jason Taylor. He's been a big cog in the Tigers' offense, leading the team with 33 catches. Taylor has 323 yards and a touchdown and is likely to be a key weapon against Arkansas this week.
#3. Tanner Koziol, Ball State
The 6-foot-7 Koziol always stands out. He is by far the top receiver for the Cardinals. Koziol has 46 catches for 434 yards and three touchdowns. The first two totals lead the team and the third ties for team best. Vanderbilt will have work cut out in accounting for Koziol on Saturday.
#2. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
One of the nation's best-kept secrets, the 6-foot-4 junior is the nation's most productive tight end. He has 50 catches for 701 yards and five touchdowns while the entire remaining Bowling Green team has 72 catches and one touchdown. A quiet game last week snapped Fannin's streak of four straight 100+ yard games. He'll need a big week against Kent State.
#1. Colston Loveland, Michigan
The top pro prospect among collegiate tight ends, Loveland is a star at Michigan. He leads his team with 29 catches and 261 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Michigan plays at Illinois and if the Wolverines' passing game picks up again, it's safe to assume that Loveland will be at the center of it.
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