In 2024, Collins led the NFL with 567 receiving yards through the first five weeks of the season. He had 74 more yards than the second-place receiver – the Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase, who went on to lead the NFL with 1,708 receiving yards this season.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland has been commonly mocked to the Chargers with the No. 22 overall pick. Loveland has yet to meet with the team at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, but he has met with his former head coach, Jim Harbaugh.