Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Elija Lofton or Michael Masunas?

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Elija Lofton

Miami Hurricanes

TE · #9

Michael Masunas

Texas Longhorns

TE · #15

2025 college season

2025 college season: Elija Lofton versus Michael Masunas
Elija Lofton	Statistic	Michael Masunas
Leading value: 23	Receptions	19
218	Receiving Yards	232 (leading value)
3	Receiving TDs	3
11	Rushing Yards	—
0	Rushing TDs	—

Measurements

Measurements: Elija Lofton versus Michael Masunas
Elija Lofton	Statistic	Michael Masunas
6-3	Height	6-5
242 lb	Weight	259 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Elija Lofton versus Michael Masunas
Elija Lofton	Statistic	Michael Masunas
Leading value: #242	Fanspeak rank	#247
Leading value: TE 13	Position rank	TE 15
Leading value: 230.1	Average pick	242.4
Leading value: 682	Times drafted	286
Leading value: 28	Hype Score	18
181x	Most drafted to	88x

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Elija Lofton

Dean Kindig

1-15 (15.0) vs ND; 1-4 (4.0) vs LOU; 1-9 (9.0) 1 TD vs Pitt. No relation to James. Served as one of team's top offensive performers at tight end position. Saw action in 15 games and made four starts in sophomore campaign. Ranked fourth on team in receptions (23) and receiving yards (218). Scored three touchdowns and had long catch of 29 yards. Rushed three times for 11 yards.

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Michael Masunas

Dean Kindig

1-21 (21.0) 1 TD vs Mich. 4 years, 12 starts at Mich State, transfers to TX 01-02-26. 19 of 22 targets caught in '25. Starter in 2TE Sets in 25-Future Starter 2026.

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