Jets Have Reportedly 'Done Extensive Homework' on Tyler Warren amid NFL Draft Rumors

In need of more pass-catching help around Garrett Wilson, the New York Jets are keeping a close eye on Tyler Warren leading up to the 2025 NFL draft.

Per ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets have "done extensive homework" on Penn State's standout tight end as they consider their options with the No. 7 overall pick.

New York was able to keep Allen Lazard on a reworked contract that was agreed to on Thursday, but the offense lost a lot of its pass-catching production from last season after releasing Davante Adams and letting Tyler Conklin depart in free agency.

Adams and Conklin combined for 118 receptions, 1,303 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024.

Conklin's departure is the most pertinent loss as it relates to the Jets' interest in Warren. Conklin, who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in March, has been their starting tight end for the past three seasons.

Jeremy Ruckert is currently penciled in as the starter at tight end. The 24-year-old has 35 receptions in his first three NFL seasons.

Warren has been regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class throughout the entire pre-draft process. He's ranked as the No. 15 overall player by B/R's NFL scouting department.

In Dame Parson's scouting report for B/R, Warren received particularly high marks because he can play "from multiple alignments and presents a weapon to design creative plays around."

The biggest area in need of improvement for Warren is as a run-blocker, but Parson noted he should have no problem eventually becoming the "top offensive option" for a team in the NFL.

Of the players currently on the Jets' roster, Lazard had the second-most receiving yards on the team last season. There was a huge gap between his 530 yards and Wilson's team-leading 1,104 yards.

A player like Warren would also serve as a good safety net for the Jets if they are going to stick with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback all season, or if they wanted to draft a quarterback on day two who might be able to start games at some point in 2025.