Tyler Warren

Warren got the ballyhooed first-round draft capital that we all figured he would. The landing spot is rough, though. Indy has a ton of talented pass-catching options that will push Warren weekly for target volume. Michael Pittman and Josh Downs presumably will be above him in the target pecking order. I still love Warren as a player, but I'm worried that he could struggle to live up to the hype that his talent has deserved. The passing volume, quarterback play, and receiving depth chart are all big-time concerns for his 2025 outlook. Last year, Indy had the third-lowest passing rate inside the red zone and in neutral game environments. During his final collegiate season, Warren ranked in the top three among tight ends in yards per route run, receiving grade, missed tackles forced, and yards after the catch (per PFF). Warren is a TE2 that could easily finish as a TE1.

Colts beat reporter Kevin Bowen noted that rookie TE Tyler Warren was very active at OTAs on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Per Bowen, Warren was a frequent target for both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones during the 7-on-7 sessions. He is expected to have a big immediate role in the passing game no matter who is throwing him the ball.