Colts tight end Tyler Warren could be turning some heads, even as a rookie!
While there were some options, PFF’s data pointed to Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren being the team’s ‘one impact offseason acquisition’:
Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren
Key Metric: Led all Power Four TEs in receiving grade, YAC and missed tackles forced in 2024
Tyler Warren may not have been the first tight end selected in this year’s draft, as many expected, but he couldn’t have found a better landing spot than Indianapolis. Warren led the Power Four last season with a 93.4 receiving grade, 693 yards after catch and 19 missed tackles forced. Meanwhile, Colts tight ends ranked in the bottom four in each of those categories last season.
It’s no secret that the Colts have received ‘next to nothing’ consistently receiving wise from their tight end room since former Pro Bowler (and fan favorite) Jack Doyle retired after 2021.
Arguably the top tight end in this year’s class, Warren is coming off a monstrous season for the Penn State Nittany Lions, catching 104 receptions for 1,233 receiving yards and 8 touchdown receptions during 16 starts.
He earned the John Mackey Award, First-Team All-American, and First-Team All-Big Ten honors during his final collegiate season.
Warren has demonstrated sure hands, quickness, and versatility as a receiver and is a steam roller after the catch, preferring to go through the opposition, rather than around them. He’s also shown the ability to be a productive blocker—as a complete tight end prospect.
Whether it’s the incumbent Anthony Richardson or top challenger Daniel Jones at starting quarterback, Warren’s much anticipated arrival should pay dividends for the Colts offense—even during his inaugural pro campaign. Particularly at a position that’s really needed it.