TE: Tyler Warren - IND

2024 Season Summary (Penn State)

College Production

• Receptions: 104 on 137 targets

• Receiving Yards: 1,233 (11.9 YPC)

• Receiving Touchdowns: 8

• Rushing Contribution: 26 carries for 218 yards (8.4 YPC), 4 rushing TDs

Accolades & Metrics

• John Mackey Award winner (nation’s top tight end)

• First-team All-Big Ten and First-team All-American

• Broke Penn State school records for TE receptions and yards

• Drafted 14th overall by the Colts in the 2025 NFL Draft

• Scored 92/100 overall on Next Gen Stats draft model, including a 98 production score (2nd-best Day 1 value)

2025 Fantasy Outlook

1. Colts Offensive Context

• In 2024, the Colts ranked 27th in passing yards per game (~211 YPG)

• Rushing attack ranked top 8 (137 RYPG), and the offense leaned run-heavy

• QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones—both tend to check down to TEs and RBs

2. Role Fit & Usage Projection

• HC Shane Steichen has history of high snap share TE deployment (Henry, Goedert)

• Warren led all FBS TEs in red-zone targets (19) in 2024

• Versatility allows for hybrid use: intermediate zone work, red-zone presence, and occasional backfield motion

3. Target Competition

• Competing with Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Adonai Mitchell

• However, Warren's skillset fills a gap in the offense—especially in the middle of the field and red zone

Headliner Take

Tyler Warren enters the NFL as one of the most complete rookie tight ends in recent years. He brings elite production, high-end athleticism, and three-down capability to an offense that lacks a proven TE presence. Despite the Colts’ current passing volume concerns, Warren’s red-zone usage and versatility could lead to immediate fantasy value.

Draft him as a mid-to-late round stash with TE2 expectations and clear TE1 upside. If quarterback play stabilizes and his snap share climbs quickly, Warren could emerge as a top-10 fantasy tight end by midseason.