Tyler Warren: 2025 Player Profile

Mike Christy - Arizona Athletics

Tyler Warren

Age: 22

Height: 6'6"

Weight: 256

Career Stats: 56 G/ 153 Rec/ 1,839 Yds/ 25 TD

24' Stats: 16 G / 104 Rec / 1,233 yds / 12 TD

College YPR: 11.9 YPR

Catch Rate: 63.95%

Arm Length: 31"

College Dominator Score: 30.2%

Athleticism Score: N/A (-)

All Time Athleticism Rank (N/A)

Combine Scores:

40 (N/A) 10 YD (N/A) Vert (N/A)

NFL Next Gen Grade: 92 (Elite)

FITTING THE NFL MOLD

Ideally, a TE will have a height between 6'4" and 6'6", weigh somewhere between 245 and 260 lbs, and have an arm length over 33". While blocking is a great trait to have, we want to look for TEs who have receiving upside. Therefore, the most important tests to predict success at the next level will be the 40-yard dash, the 10-yard split, and the vertical jump. We're looking for scores around 4.6-4.75 for the 40, 1.55-1.65 for the 10 yd split, and 32-36" for the vertical. Warren definitely has the frame to succeed at the next level but decided not to participate in the combine tests or at his pro day. While this isn't a huge concern for me, I think he loses his dawg status.

COLLEGE PRODUCTION

Two huge factors that scouts are looking for at this position are: Do they have consistent hands to be a QBs safety valve and are they truly a TE or an OL or WR in disguise? Warren put to doubt any concerns this season. His catch rate skyrocketed to 75.9% this past year showing a huge growth in his reliability. He caught more balls than Tet McMillan and also added 4 rushing TDs to his resume in 2024. Warren is also passable as a blocker on the edge. His shorter wingspan puts him at a disadvantage and his hand placement needs to be refined to avoid penalties and maximize his effectiveness.

WATCHING THE TAPE

   Warren plays incredibly fast for a guy his size. He has the Derrick Henry trait where he makes smaller DBs make business decisions before he arrives. He is shifty and able to juke or jump over defenders. He is willing to put his body on the line and jump and adjust to the ball despite incoming danger to make the catch. Once the ball is in his hands, he is nearly guaranteed to secure the catch. He frequently wins the blocking battle when he is pulling or defending a DB on the edge. He shows good contact balance and is able to work the sideline like a receiver. At the goal line he is a cheat code. He is able to pound the ball across the line with sheer mass and will.

THE LANDING SPOT

   Warren, surprisingly, was drafted as the 2nd TE off the board and went to a dream destination in Indianapolis. The Colts TE's combined for 467 total yards with the leading TE (Kylen Granson) having just 182 yards. Warren will come in as the immediate starter and be a reliable target for Richardson, who desperately needs receiving help. Warren likely see's the most targets of any pass catching player in this draft class not named Tet McMillan.

WHERE TO DRAFT HIM

   In redraft leagues, Warren is a late round draft pick that you could start but would be better served as an elite backup TE. In Dynasty rookie drafts, Warren is a first round talent that in my opinion should go in front of Loveland. He has immediate value and should only get better over time.

Player Comp

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