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NFL Draft 2025: How Tyler Warren Upgrades the Indianapolis Colts Offense

Robert ShieldsPenn State Football, ,

Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is set to join the Indianapolis Colts after being selected No. 14 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Warren becomes the 24th overall tight end selected in the NFL draft from Penn State. Warren’s selection also marks the third year in a row that Penn State has had a tight end selected in the NFL draft, following Theo Johnson (2024) and Brenton Strange (2023). Warren is the sixth tight end selected in the NFL draft during the James Franklin Era including, Pat Freiermuth (2021), Mike Gesicki (2018), and  Jesse James (2015).

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)

For the Colts, Tyler Warren becomes a day one weapon, as Warren boasts a resume as one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL draft.

Warren was one of the most reliable targets in the country, not only at tight end but any position, in 2024, catching 104 passes for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns. Warren also rushed for 218 yards and four more touchdowns last season. He can be a plug-and-play starter at tight end with the versatility to block inside and slide outside to catch the ball in any offensive system.

Here are three things to know about Tyler Warren

Warren is a former high school quarterback and versatile weapon

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

As a former high school quarterback, Tyler Warren played a versatile role in Penn State’s offense, taking snaps at tight end, quarterback, running back, and even center during Penn State’s 2024 season.

Warren is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands and can play multiple roles for an offense depending on need.

Tyler Warren holds multiple Big Ten and National records

During a historic 2024 season, the 2024 Mackey Award winner tied or broke multiple Big Ten and national records.

In an October matchup against USC, Tyler Warren tied the FBS record for most receptions in a game by a tight end (17). Warren also broke the Big Ten record for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end in a single season in 2024.

Warren leaves Penn State as the most productive tight end in Penn State history

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images)

For his career, Warren leaves Penn State as the most productive tight end in program history, holding the records for most career touchdowns by a tight end (25), most career receptions by a tight end (153), most receiving yards by a tight end (1,839), most career touchdown catches by a tight end (19), and most career 100-yard games by a tight end (5).

Fans of the Colts should quickly fall in love with Tyler Warren, as he is a salt-of-the-earth type football player who produces at an extremely high level. Warren should make a splash early and often, starting in the 2025 season and well beyond.

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