#81
Brendan Loftus
Returning to Miami (OH) for 2026
R-Jr. · Glenview, Ill. → Loyola Academy
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Brendan Loftus
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Miami (OH)
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Miami (OH)
Returning around him
- 48% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Miami (OH) player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (16 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Miami (OH) · Last season: 7-7 · Talent rank #87 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4209
Peaked at #4209 this season.
Background
2025: Redshirted High School: Graduated from Loyola Academy Coached by Beau Desherow Had 17 catches for 318 yards and five touchdowns as a senior Recorded 240 receiving yards and two scores as a junior