NFL Fans Hype Draft 'Steal' Tyler Warren for Colts' Richardson, Daniel Jones Battle

The Indianapolis Colts might have landed the steal of the first round in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday.

Indianapolis selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the No. 14 overall pick, which just so happened to come four picks after the Chicago Bears picked another tight end in Colston Loveland.

Warren figures to be a weapon for whoever wins the quarterback battle between Anthony Richards and Daniel Jones, and social media seemed to approve of the choice:

The first thing that jumps out about Warren's game is his overall versatility and ability to impact the game in a number of ways.

He finished the 2024 season with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns but also ran for 218 yards and four scores. He even went 3-of-6 passing and threw a touchdown for the Nittany Lions.

Warren's presence in the offense was a major reason Penn State reached the College Football Playoff and advanced to the semifinals.

B/R's NFL Scouting Department ranked him as the second-best tight end in the draft behind only Loveland, so the order they both came off the board may not be as surprising as some thought given the reaction.

It also called Warren the most versatile tight end available, and the Colts will surely look to work him into the offense a number of ways as soon as his rookie season.

Whether the quarterback is Richardson or Jones, the signal-caller will need the rookie as a safety valve over the middle to keep the offense moving and make opposing defenses pay for committing too many people to the box to slow down Jonathan Taylor and the rushing attack.

That should mean plenty of single coverage for Warren, and he is athletic enough to work his way past linebackers in the open field and big enough to overpower some safeties. His presence in the middle should also open up more looks on the outside for wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

Indianapolis has a litany of weapons now following this pick, so whichever quarterback ends up starting should be in an ideal position to succeed.