Lovett grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois and attended East St. Louis Senior High School. He was rated a four-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Arizona State over offers from 20 other Power Five schools.[1] Lovett flipped his commitment to Missouri later in his senior year.[2]
College career
Missouri
Lovett caught 26 passes for 173 yards and also rushed for 40 yards and one touchdown during his freshman season at Missouri.[3] He entered his sophomore season as a starter at wide receiver.[4] Lovett was named first team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) by the Associated Press at the end of the season after leading the Tigers with 56 receptions and 846 receiving yards with three touchdown receptions.[5] He entered the NCAA transfer portal after the conclusion of the regular season.[6]
Georgia
In December 2022, Lovett transferred to Georgia.[7]