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Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State

Height: 6’6″
Weight: 257 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid to Late 1st
Notable Accomplishment: Set Penn State tight end record with 67 receptions for 808 yards (2024)

Pros: It is hard not to like a guy like Warren, as he is one of the most complete tight ends we have seen coming out of college in quite some time. As a receiver, Warren uses his size to his advantage, shielding defenders off with his body in contested catch situations over the middle of the field. He also has a second gear of speed he turns on in the open field, which is a rare attribute for a tight end his size. His ability to line up anywhere gives offensive coordinators the ability to get creative with his usage. A big aspect of my scouting of tight ends, however, lies in whether or not the tight end can block, and Warren’s biggest area of improvement from 2023 to 2024 was in the blocking department. He is still growing as an in-line blocker, but he became much more consistent in that regard in 2024, displaying improved leg drive and core strength.

Cons: While Warren can absolutely dominate in the passing game with his imposing size and ability to high-point the football, there are several areas he is still rather raw in. One of those areas is route running. Warren is still tight in the hips and struggles to change direction as a route runner, and he runs with too much stiffness. Loosening up as a route runner will be something his coaching staff will need to focus on during the early stages of his development. As a blocker, he still allows defenders to disengage from blocks too easily. Learning to not just block, but to sustain a block through the entire rep, is an area Warren must improve in if he wants to reach his full potential.

Overview: The upside of Tyler Warren is as high as any tight end that has entered the draft in the last five years, at least. I fully anticipate him developing into an upper-echelon tight end within the first three years of his career, but his ceiling will only increase if he can improve his route-running and in-line blocking.

NFL Comparison: Mark Andrews