Ahead of the 2025 season, the Colts have a QB battle for the starting spot. It’s up to Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones to win that. Regardless of who the starter is, they will throw a whole new rookie TE.
On the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Colts chose Tyler Warren from Pennsylvania. He is listed as the first TE on the official depth chart of Indianapolis. After the Colts’ 24-16 defeat to the Ravens in the first week of the preseason, coach Schae Steichen praised Warren. Steichen said he loves the “physicality” that Tyler Warren brings to his team.
Tyler Warren could be one of the best young TEs in the NFL
“The natural atmosphere… Zones and Voids perception… very physical.”
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During the 2024 season, the Colts used several tight ends. No player is better than the rest of the group. The Colts don’t think the same thing will happen in 2025 with Rookie Te Tyler Warren. He was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by Indianapolis. In his final college season, Warren led the big 10 with 104 catches, giving 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns.
He added 26 carries to 218 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Warren played Wildcat QB in Pennsylvania. In the case of the Colts, the 23-year-old will be a tight end. Recently, coach Shane Steichen praised the rookie. He said he loves the “physicality” that Warren brings to the Colts in 2025.
Tyler Warren is Tyler Warren.
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Steichen specifically mentioned Warren “how to get these tough yards by lowering their shoulders on an open field.” He believes Warren’s physicality will be “amazing” for the Colts. Last Thursday, the team had their first preseason game of 2025. Tyler Warren played with the Starters. He caught all three of his targets for 40 yards.
Rookie TE was able to catch passes from multiple QBs in 2025. Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are competing for starters. If Richardson is QB1, there is no guarantee that he will remain healthy. He missed at least six games in each of his first two seasons. Daniel Jones is a capable backup with years of experience. How quickly can Rookie Te Tyler Warren adapt to the NFL? Can he become a breakout rookie TE like Brock Bowers was in 2024?
