Rich Cooling highlighted rookie Tyler Warren as the latest undervalued first-year tight end who can immediately matter in fantasy. Warren scored 20 touchdowns over the past two collegiate seasons and was regularly used in wildcat and short-yardage formations, skills Cooling thinks the Colts will tap after watching quarterback goal-line runs derail 2024. With Warren going off the board at TE11, Cooling sees multi-touchdown spike weeks well within his range of outcomes and recommended drafting him wherever managers punted the position.

Colm Kelly argued that Tyler Warren is the perfect Round-8 swing in TE-premium FFPC drafts when you open from the 1.01. Kelly pointed out that drafters on the ends of the board routinely miss the entire elite-tight-end window (Bowers through Evan Engram) because none of those names wheel back. Rather than reaching multiple rounds for a mediocre veteran, Kelly prefers securing Warren’s unknown ceiling. The Penn State product owns a 22 percent college target share, ran a sub-4.65 forty at 250 lbs during spring testing, and has flashed plus YAC skills that model well in FFPC’s 1.5-PPR scoring for TEs. With the draft board otherwise "flat" at WR/RB in that pocket, Kelly believes Warren offers a legitimate path to a tournament-winning positional advantage for teams that punted early tight end.

Steve Palazzolo was "intrigued" by rookie tight end Tyler Warren, calling him the perfect solution to Indianapolis' glaring need for a do-everything tight end. Palazzolo pointed out that Warren’s physical run-blocking should keep him on the field in heavy sets while his receiving chops give him a path to targets behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. He labeled Warren part of a "really nice top four" pass-catching group and said the rookie "fills the single biggest area of weakness on the roster." Palazzolo believes that blend of blocking and route participation could translate to a 50–60 percent snap share immediately, making Warren a waiver-wire sleeper in season-long leagues and a cheap stacking option with either Colts quarterback in DFS tournaments.

Greg Brainos pegged Tyler Warren as a screaming value in three-tight-end builds. He has collected months of coach quotes where the staff publicly “thirsted for a Y tight end who can separate vs. linebackers yet hold up as an in-line blocker.” That search culminated in Warren being selected 15th overall, and minicamp reports already describe him as the featured middle-of-the-field weapon. Brainos stressed that when a front office telegraphs a need for a specific skill set and then spends premium draft capital to address it, usage usually follows. With only depth-chart journeymen ahead of him and a quarterback room that funneled 24% of attempts to tight ends last year, Warren projects for an every-down role and red-zone priority from Week 1.

Comparing rookie tight ends, JSU gave the edge to Tyler Warren over Colston Loveland. He believes Warren owns a clearer path to every-down routes and therefore weekly target volume, whereas Loveland will be schemed for specific red-zone looks but may struggle to clear 4-5 targets per game. JSU likened Loveland’s deployment to Sam LaPorta’s rookie usage but noted the uncertainty around how often the offense will actually feature him. Warren, on the other hand, could become a safety blanket who quietly racks up 55-plus catches, a profile that pops in full-PPR DraftKings best ball. Because of that volume upside, JSU is treating Warren as a priority TE2/TE3 in the double-digit rounds.

Silva nudged Tyler Warren up to TE7—two spots ahead of Underdog ADP—after reaffirming his expectation that Daniel Jones, not rookie Spencer Rattler, wins the Colts’ Week-1 job. Warren, a Mackey Award winner with legitimate designed-run experience at Penn State, fits OC Press Taylor’s planned RPO-heavy scheme. Silva foresees the Colts trying to minimize Jones’ down-field exposure by peppering high-percentage looks to Warren and fellow short-area target Josh Downs. With Jonathan Taylor commanding defensive attention, Warren could sprint past 80 targets and absorb occasional backfield touches, giving him a top-six ceiling in both PPR and half-point formats right out of the gate.

Jim Coventry warned drafters to fade Tyler Warren at his current TE11 ADP. Coventry reminded listeners that Warren set Penn State’s tight-end yardage record (1,233 yards, eight TDs on 104 catches) and looked polished as a red-zone target, but he sees three volume roadblocks in Indianapolis: (1) shaky quarterback play from either Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones, limiting overall pass attempts; (2) target competition from possession alpha Michael Pittman, who overlaps with Warren’s underneath role; and (3) a likely run-centric approach after Jonathan Taylor averaged 28 carries per game down the 2024 stretch. Coventry concluded that the Colts’ pass pie is simply too small for Warren to pay off his mid-round redraft price.

Greg Brainos was happy to make Tyler Warren his first tight end, saying the rookie offers true ceiling in Best Ball because Shane Steichen is already experimenting with him "in a variety of ways." Brainos reminded viewers of earlier reports that Indianapolis used Warren in tush-push packages and even lined him up in the backfield during OTAs, hinting at valuable goal-line snaps on top of regular routes. He thinks a hybrid H-back deployment keeps Warren on the field for all game scripts, giving him multiple paths to production that most late-round tight ends simply do not have. Brainos is comfortable treating Warren as a TE1 on rosters that punt the position, betting the Colts will manufacture touches for the rookie right away.

Andrew Cooper believes Indianapolis may finally collapse its perennial four-man tight-end rotation and let rookie Tyler Warren emerge as the clear No. 1. He pointed out that the Colts have used a mix-and-match committee – Trey Burton, Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, etc. – for seven straight seasons, crushing fantasy value. The current depth chart still lists multiple bodies, but Cooper thinks the athletic Warren profiles differently and could seize a 65-70% route share. If that happens, even a league-average Anthony Richardson passing volume would funnel enough red-zone looks to make Warren a late-round smash in Best Ball rooms starved for usable tight-end weeks. Cooper is sprinkling Warren as his TE3 in three-tight-end builds, betting on talent finally breaking Frank Reich–era habit.

Tom Strachan said Tyler Warren is an even stronger bet after digging into the Colts’ pace numbers. He relayed Pat Foreman’s research showing Shane Steichen’s unit finished top-10 in neutral-situation pace and average play-clock seconds remaining despite the Anthony Richardson / Joe Flacco carousel. The first three games with Richardson were lightning fast, and Steichen hit the gas again in Week 16. Strachan expects Steichen to keep the tempo cranked in 2025, projecting above-league-average snaps that translate to more routes and red-zone looks for Warren. He added that if Daniel Jones wins the job, Warren’s floor rises because Jones historically funnels targets underneath (25 % share to Darren Waller in 2022) and owns a career 6.8-yard aDOT. Strachan urged drafters to grab Warren now in best ball and season-long formats before ADP adjusts to the Colts’ likely play-volume edge.

Tom Strachan said Tyler Warren has a realistic path to finishing as a top-3 fantasy tight end in 2025. Strachan ran through Warren’s profile: 20 combined touchdowns over his final two college seasons, elite yards-after-catch production, and a proven ability to handle gadget work that could earn him a Taysom Hill-style role near the goal line. Indianapolis spent a top-15 pick on him, and Shane Steichen has already publicly discussed using Warren creatively, a clear signal the rookie will see a near-every-snap role rather than being buried in another four-man committee. With Michael Pittman coming off injury and no true target-hog alpha on the roster, Strachan projected Warren to command significant targets underneath from either Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones—both low aDOT quarterbacks who historically lean on tight ends. The combination of draft capital, immediate snaps, red-zone scheming, and the front office’s win-now pressure makes Warren an aggressive buy in redraft, best ball, and early DFS slates.

Jason Moore endorsed Tyler Warren as the tight end to grab if you wait until the 9th round. Warren was a first-round pick and instantly walks into a depth chart that funneled an NFL-high 71 % of targets to wide receivers last season—numbers Moore expects to normalize because the Colts specifically drafted Warren to fix that imbalance. Moore prefers Warren over Dalton Kincaid at cost, noting the rookie’s 4.61 forty, 85th-percentile catch radius, and the fact that two jittery quarterbacks will likely lean on the big target over the middle. If Warren hits, you get a top-five tight end for pennies; if he misses, you stream like you would have anyway.

Mike Wright called Tyler Warren his favorite rookie tight end and a slam-dunk in the ninth round at TE11—the third-highest rookie tight-end ADP in fantasy history. Wright argued Warren could finish second on the Colts in targets because Indianapolis still lacks a clear hierarchy between Michael Pittman and Josh Downs. He labeled Warren a “super freak” athlete who immediately leapfrogs the middling upside of veterans like Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson being drafted around him. Wright’s approach is to stream tight end once you’re outside the elite tier, so he loves taking the Week 1 swing on Warren’s 10-target upside knowing the opportunity cost is minimal. With Anthony Richardson targeting the middle of the field and Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter historically featuring athletic tight ends, Wright believes Warren offers a realistic path to mid-season top-six production while the rest of the position flounders.

Liz Loza said Tyler Warren is her favorite late-round tight end because Indianapolis has been ‘thirsting for a real wide-T’ since Eric Ebron’s 2018 season. Loza loves Warren’s versatility—Penn State used him as an in-line blocker, H-back and slot receiver—and believes that diverse skill set meshes perfectly with Shane Steichen’s RPO-heavy scheme. She noted GM Chris Ballard’s camp comments that Warren is already lining up in the backfield and out wide, plus beat writers keep labeling him a ‘target vacuum’ in early practices. With Anthony Richardson (or Daniel Jones if the vet wins time) needing a quick safety valve, Loza expects a rookie-year 16-18% target share, enough to threaten low-end TE1 numbers in half-PPR. At a double-digit ADP he is an easy fit in three-TE best-ball builds that punted the position early.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound urged drafters to stash rookie tight end Tyler Warren while the room is still asleep. Warren’s ADP cratered after landing with the Colts because early-spring narratives framed Indianapolis as a dead zone for pass catchers. Pat noted that perception has shifted dramatically now that Anthony Richardson has been cleared for full work and both Michael Pittman and Josh Downs have already gained 6–8 spots apiece on that same Richardson optimism. Pat argued the market has not carried that excitement over to Warren even though he: • Projects to run unchallenged as TE1—Indianapolis has no veteran back-stops on the roster. • Owns 93rd-percentile burst numbers and posted 2.25 yards per route in Penn State’s play-action heavy offense, a perfect schematic fit for Shane Steichen’s RPO game. • Can benefit from Richardson’s league-high 9.9 aDOT on intermediate throws last season. Pat expects camp reports to highlight Warren’s athleticism once pads come on, pushing his ADP from the 160s into the low-140s. He recommended grabbing shares now as a cheap bring-back with Jaguars or Texans Week-17 stacks in Best Ball Mania 6.

Peter Overzet said Tyler Warren is the rare late tight end who could rocket into next year's fifth round. He likes grabbing Warren around pick 130 because the rookie owns Brock Bowers-type athletic markers (4.62 forty at 252 lbs, 92nd-percentile burst) yet slipped in the real draft, depressing his ADP. Overzet noted that Indianapolis has lacked a true pass-catching tight end since Jack Doyle, but Shane Steichen's scheme still funneled 109 targets to the position last season. With Anthony Richardson's big arm forcing safeties deep, Warren should see plenty of seam-stretching routes, giving him both weekly spike potential and a realistic path to 70+ targets. All that ceiling at a double-digit price tag makes Warren a priority piece in three-late-TE builds.

Pat Kerrane noted that Tyler Warren’s ADP has finally corrected to a point where he is comfortable adding him—so long as the Penn State rookie falls behind Isaiah Likely and Dallas Goddard. Warren often drifts five or more spots past his Underdog average, and Kerrane likes scooping those slips, especially on DraftKings where stacks with Anthony Richardson come at an even steeper discount. He cautioned that Warren is still a luxury pick rather than a tight-end anchor, but in builds that already locked up an elite option he views Warren’s athleticism and potential route share as ideal late-round juice.

Conner Allen suggested sprinkling on Tyler Warren at 40-1 because the rookie’s do-everything skill set could rack up highlight-reel counting stats. Warren lined up at wide receiver, in-line tight end, slot, quarterback and running back for more than 50 collegiate snaps each, and Allen expects his NFL staff to deploy a Taysom Hill-style package that lets him throw, run and catch. If Warren can pile up 10–15 total touchdowns across multiple roles, Allen believes the narrative of unique versatility combined with raw production could capture voters’ imaginations despite middling quarterback play around him.

Sigmund Bloom said Tyler Warren is quietly one of the best late-round tight-end bets because Indianapolis has telegraphed that it wants to feature a true in-line “Y”. Bloom pointed out that the Colts spent the No. 33 pick on Warren last year, then doubled down by burning the No. 13 pick this year—an even louder signal they are building around him. GM Chris Ballard keeps invoking Jack Doyle when asked what the offense needs: a middle-of-the-field target defenses must respect and a body coaches can ‘peg with targets.’ Shane Steichen is reportedly prepared to use Warren as if he were Brock Bowers, meaning snap counts in the 90-percent range and a steady diet of play-action seams and RPO stick routes. Bloom concluded that Warren’s three-down role, plus the Richardson deep-ball threat that pulls safeties, creates a fantasy profile similar to Sam LaPorta’s rookie usage but three rounds cheaper in best-ball and redraft.

Pat Kerrane reiterated that Tyler Warren is still a hard pass at his pre-draft Best Ball Mania ADP of 102 and will not end up in more than 4 % of his portfolios unless the market lets the rookie plummet into the 140s. Kerrane said Warren’s only real ceiling hinges on the Colts trading for Daniel Jones—whose short-area accuracy would better support the manufactured screens and play-action leaks Warren thrived on at Penn State—but even in that fairy-tale scenario the tight end would be fighting Michael Pittman and Josh Downs for targets and probably need a 10-TD season to matter. He rattled off the nine-deep tight-end room (Mo Alie-Cox, Will Mallory, Kylen Granson, Jelani Woods, Albert O, Sean McKeon, Drew Ogletree, etc.) and called training camp “The Hunger Games,” predicting at least two cuts before Week 1. With Anthony Richardson unlikely to top 27 pass attempts per game and the Colts ranking bottom-five in tight-end target share last year, Kerrane will only click Warren if he falls roughly 40 picks from closing Big Board price, treating him as a late flyer rather than an early-contest staple.

Davis Mattek called Tyler Warren’s first-round selection by Indianapolis a "fantasy football shadow realm" outcome. He noted that Anthony Richardson’s 2024 Colts averaged just 27 pass attempts per game and ranked bottom-five in TE target share, meaning Warren will fight for scraps behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs. Mattek added that Warren’s college profile relied on manufactured touches—screens and play-action leaks—making him highly dependent on short-area accuracy Richardson has yet to demonstrate. The only bullish scenario Mattek could conjure involved an unlikely Daniel Jones trade that boosts volume and lay-up throws; without that, he projects sub-50 targets and labels Warren undraftable in early Best Ball Mania rooms despite the draft capital.

Although Tyler Warren sneaks inside Cooling’s top-12, he called the profile shaky. Anthony Richardson’s accuracy issues, the possibility that Shane Steichen is fired, and Warren’s questionable in-line blocking ability all threaten immediate snaps. Cooling warned that Warren may struggle to earn consistent routes, advising dynasty managers to trade out of the 1.11 if they cannot stomach a multiyear wait for production.

Theo Gremminger said Tyler Warren is worth a mid-first in tight-end-premium dynasty formats because the franchise spent top-15 draft capital on him—higher than any wideout on the roster. Gremminger expects a Tray McBride-style learning curve in 2025 but believes Warren can become the offense’s No. 1 target earner by 2026 once the quarterback room stabilizes. He framed the bet through positional scarcity, noting that a healthy T.J. Hockenson routinely commands a future first-round rookie pick in these leagues. With a profile that includes 85th-percentile burst and a documented red-zone résumé at Penn State, plus the draft signal that the staff wants to feature him, Gremminger is willing to eat a quiet rookie year for multiple top-five fantasy seasons on the back end.

Jason Moore kept Tyler Warren ahead of Colston Loveland in dynasty rankings even after both tight ends landed inside the top-15 picks. Moore noted that Indianapolis has only Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs commanding targets, opening the door for Warren to be either first or second on the team in looks as a rookie—an essential ingredient for fantasy-viable tight ends. He pointed to Brock Bowers’ 140-target rookie season as proof an elite prospect can eat despite shaky quarterback play, and argued that Anthony Richardson is at least equal to Daniel Jones, the QB Loveland must rely on. Moore believes Warren can push 95-plus targets in Year 1 and has top-six seasonal upside, dubbing him the clear TE1 in dynasty startups.

Pat Kerrane advised staying almost completely off Tyler Warren until his Underdog ADP tumbles at least 40 picks—from 102 on the final Big Board to the 140s or lower. He rattled off the Colts’ absurd nine-deep tight-end room (Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Will Mallory, Jelani Woods, Drew Ogletree, Albert Okwuegbunam, Sean McKeon, etc.) and said camp will be “Hunger Games” for snaps. Although Shane Steichen spent pick 14 on Warren and could eventually design red-zone looks for him, Kerrane called the rookie “wildly overpriced” for Day-1 drafts and prefers to let the market crater before grabbing 4 % exposure. He sees Warren’s rookie ceiling tied to an Anthony Richardson accuracy leap or multiple WR injuries—outcomes too thin at current cost. Bottom line: wait until Warren’s price is closer to pick 160 before mixing him into Best Ball portfolios.

Davis Mattek declared Tyler Warren’s fantasy stock "nuked" after Indianapolis grabbed him late in Round 1. Mattek struggled to craft any realistic Year-1 ceiling: Warren will battle Michael Pittman and Josh Downs for targets in a Shane Steichen offense already tilted toward 11-personnel and RPO looks that feature the quarterback as the primary red-zone threat. Even Pat Kerrane’s most optimistic take—Daniel Jones somehow replacing Anthony Richardson and peppering Warren with accurate underneath throws—required double-digit touchdowns to matter. Mattek’s own bull case hinges on Richardson taking a massive accuracy leap, the staff dialing up TE screens, and Warren luck-boxing 8-10 scores, scenarios he called "graphic-novel level wish-casting." Lacking elite down-field skills or blocking chops, Warren profiles as a gadget tight end whose fantasy value depends on manufactured touches that may never come. Mattek is dropping him outside the top-20 tight ends for both Season-Long and Best Ball, will be at 0 % exposure unless his ADP sinks into the final rounds, and labeled him a classic first-round real-life pick who offers almost no rookie-season utility to fantasy managers.

Mike Wright called Penn State’s Tyler Warren a lock for the top-10, projecting the Jets to select him with the seventh overall pick. Wright reasoned that Joe Douglas has whiffed on every attempt to give Aaron Rodgers a seam-stretching tight end—C.J. Uzomah is gone and Tyler Conklin is entering a contract year—so the franchise will overpay to fix the position. Warren posted a 93rd-percentile Relative Athletic Score, cleared 2.25 yards per route on play-action, and converted 12 of 15 red-zone targets into either first downs or touchdowns last season. Wright emphasized that new OC Klint Kubiak’s offense ranked top-5 in tight-end target rate during his lone year calling plays in Minnesota, making a rookie like Warren a realistic 90-target candidate right away. He labeled Warren a late-round dart in best-ball and a top-8 tight-end redraft pick if this landing spot materializes.

With Jacksonville trading away Evan Engram and Christian Kirk, Hansen flagged tight end Tyler Warren at 20/1 to be the Jaguars’ first-round surprise. He argued the market is ignoring Doug Pederson’s historical TE usage and Jacksonville’s depth chart void. Betting a position nobody is talking about gives Warren outs if the top receivers are gone, making the 20/1 a worthy dart throw for those seeking a longshot sweat late Thursday.

Chris Raybon pushed back on the Loveland momentum and reiterated that Tyra Warren remains the chalk to be the first tight end drafted. Raybon cited multiple league-sourced reports, including Adam Schefter’s Wednesday note that the Jets are seriously considering Warren at pick 7. He noted Warren’s steady climb on team boards over the past month versus Loveland’s rise that “feels media-driven.” With inside information consistently painting Warren as the staff favorite in interviews and private workouts, Raybon is comfortable laying the current price in either straight wagers or skill-position parlays that combine Warren as TE1 with chalk outcomes at running back (Gentie then Hampton) and quarterback (Ward then Sanders). He believes market inertia has not yet caught up to the buzz coming out of NFL buildings.

Dave Richard argued that Jacksonville should take Tyler Warren after trading down with Chicago, projecting the rookie to finish within a handful of targets of Brian Thomas Jr. on a pass‑heavy Jaguars offense. Richard expects Doug Pederson and new OC Liam Coen to lean on short‑area concepts because the team still "struggles to run the ball and lacks defense," forcing Trevor Lawrence to throw 600‑plus times. In that script, Warren’s reliable hands (career 77% catch rate at Penn State) and red‑zone prowess (nine TDs on 22 end‑zone targets in 2023‑24) would secure 90‑100 targets as Lawrence’s safety valve while Thomas stretches the field. Richard framed that workload as rookie‑year Sam LaPorta volume, good for mid‑range TE1 production and a top‑60 overall ADP in 2025 redraft leagues. Because Warren’s skill set fits any scheme but Jacksonville offers immediate target share and a quality quarterback, Richard labeled him one of the few tight ends worth a double‑digit round pick in early best‑ball drafts if mock results point to Duval.

Bryant McFadden said Tyler Warren has the tools to mirror Brock Bowers’ immediate fantasy impact if he is drafted by a franchise willing to treat him as a top‑two passing option. McFadden emphasized Warren’s "transformer"‑level versatility—he lined up inline, in the slot, and even took wildcat snaps at Penn State—plus broad athletic measurables that match Bowers coming out of Georgia. The former cornerback noted that expectations for rookie tight ends have been reset after Bowers’ 2024 campaign, so Warren only needs 18‑22% target share to flirt with TE1 numbers in redraft and dynasty formats. McFadden believes that share is realistic because Warren’s blocking chops will keep him on the field for every situation, boosting route participation above 80% regardless of landing spot. The only caveat is volume: whichever team drafts him must funnel looks his way instead of pigeonholing him as a gadget piece. If that happens, McFadden projects a 55‑60 catch rookie line with eight‑touchdown upside—enough to crack the top eight tight ends in 2025 fantasy drafts.

Citing Adam Schefter’s Wednesday report that the Jets are eyeing two specific defenders, Chris Raybon recommended betting Tyler Warren to be the exact No. 7 pick at 3-to-1. Schefter’s late-cycle nuggets have nailed surprise top-10 selections in recent years (he flagged Michael Penix at No. 8 last draft), and Raybon trusts that pattern. New York’s depth chart remains thin opposite Sauce Gardner, and Warren’s press-man skill set fits Robert Saleh’s defense. With the betting market still offering +300, Raybon believes the inside information plus schematic fit makes Warren to the Jets a +EV wager.

Youmans grabbed Tyler Warren under 10.5 at an opener that has since steamed to ‑190. He said Chicago would prefer Ashton Jeanty at No. 10 but will pivot to the Penn State tight end if Jeanty is gone, citing GM Ryan Poles’ public emphasis on adding explosive pass‑catching size. Warren’s rare 6‑6, 250‑pound frame and 4.57 forty translate to mismatches in OC Shane Waldron’s scheme, making a top‑10 landing spot far more realistic than early markets suggested.

Ryan Noonan advised betting Tyler Warren to be selected inside the top 10 at ‑145/‑150, arguing the true odds should be closer to ‑300. He mapped out at least five "outs": Chargers at 5, Jets at 7, Panthers at 8, Saints at 9, and Bears at 10, noting that all but Las Vegas have a glaring need for Warren’s athletic pass‑catching skill set. Noonan emphasized that draft betting is information‑driven—there is no on‑field variance once the board firms up—and that laying juice is acceptable when you believe you already know the answer to the test. With buzz mounting that Warren is the clear TE1 and a top‑10 lock, Noonan expects the line to steam quickly, making this a timely wager.

Connor Allen recommended grabbing Tyler Warren at +800 to be the exact No. 9 pick. Allen believes the market is pricing the slot incorrectly because bookmakers have made Shedeur Sanders the favorite for New Orleans, yet every report he has seen says the Saints front office is not enamored with Sanders. If they pass on a quarterback, Warren—who Allen views as a near‑lock to go somewhere in the top‑10 thanks to his elite size/speed profile and unique "Kittle‑meets‑Taysom Hill" versatility—immediately becomes the cleanest fit on the board. Allen added that defensive line is the only other realistic alternative, so the number of viable outcomes is small, making the 8‑1 price a worthwhile long‑shot investment.

Jonathan Jones slotted Penn State tight end Tyler Warren to the Bears at No. 10, noting multiple teams now grade Warren as TE1 ahead of Colston Loveland. Chicago has been ultra‑aggressive on offense under Ben Johnson and wants more 12‑personnel flexibility. Jones said the front office loves Warren’s red‑zone dominance (11 TDs on just 54 college catches) and 88th‑percentile agility testing. Cole Kmet is safe for 2024, but a cost‑controlled rookie gives the club leverage on his future cap hits—mirroring how the Eagles transitioned from Zach Ertz to Dallas Goddard. Jones added that Warren is firmly in play for the Jets at 7, so bettors should grab the 9.5 draft slot over while it is still minus money.

Pat Mayo said Tyler Warren is worth a bet at 22‑1 to be the fifth overall pick, arguing that Jacksonville’s roster and coaching changes line up perfectly for a surprise tight‑end selection. The Jaguars gave Evan Engram his walking papers and only have Brenton Strange penciled in, so new play‑caller Liam Cohen is reportedly searching for a move‑tight‑end who doubles as a perimeter mismatch. Warren fits that bill: he is three inches taller and thirty‑plus pounds heavier than Brock Bowers while still earning manufactured touches at Penn State. Mayo added that multiple offensive‑minded coaches around the league are buzzing about Warren’s hybrid usage, and Thor Nystrom has heard teams are discussing trading up to No. 5 specifically for him. Mayo concluded that the pick would allow Jacksonville to lean into 12‑personnel with Strange in‑line and Warren roaming the formation, making the 22‑1 price a clear value before oddsmakers react.

Emery Hunt recommended sprinkling the +650 to +800 market on tight end as New York’s first‑drafted position, touting Penn State’s Tyler Warren as the ideal fit. Hunt laid out a long history of mobile quarterbacks leaning on tight ends—Keith Jackson with Randall Cunningham, Bo Scaife with Vince Young, and Cole Kmet with Justin Fields—and expects the pattern to repeat now that Fields is a Jet. Warren’s 6'6" frame, 4.58 forty, and top‑15 run‑block grade among Power‑Five TEs give OC Tanner Engstrand the same inline/slot versatility Ben Johnson exploited in Detroit. Pairing Warren with Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson would, in Hunt’s words, make the AFC East “a track meet” and maximize Fields’ RPO skill set. At current odds, he views TE as a strong contrarian investment versus the heavily juiced offensive‑line favorite.

Mike Renner recommended taking the +320 price on tight end being Chicago’s first selection, specifically targeting Penn State’s Tyler Warren at pick 10. Renner explained that new OC Ben Johnson built Detroit’s passing game around multiple‑TE looks and would love Warren’s inline‑to‑slot versatility. The Bears already fortified both lines in free agency, so Renner does not expect Ryan Pace to use another premium asset there. He believes Warren’s 6'6" frame, 88th‑percentile wingspan and 4.58 forty give Caleb Williams a true mismatch target that Cole Kmet simply is not. Renner added that Chicago can still address running back with Trayvion Henderson at picks 39 or 41, making the TE prop the cleaner path at attractive odds.

Ryan Noonan told listeners that Carolina could shock the room by selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren at pick 8 if edge rusher Jalen Walker is off the board. He has heard from multiple league sources that Warren is one of only a handful of prospects the Panthers have given an across‑the‑board "blue‑chip" grade and that Dave Canales is lobbying for a move tight end who can be a day‑one focal point for Bryce Young. Noonan already holds 25‑to‑1 tickets on Warren‑to‑Carolina and pointed out that sportsbook discrepancies still exist: Caesars lists Carolina first‑tight‑end at 22‑to‑1 and Warren exact‑team at 17‑to‑1, while MGM and ESPN sit at 15‑to‑1. He advised grabbing any number north of 17‑to‑1, calling it "the best high‑variance dart left in the top‑10 market" because the Panthers are unlikely to trade down once on the clock.

Scott Smith told listeners that Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is “very much liked” inside the Saints building and would be his current betting favorite if New Orleans stays at pick 9 and passes on quarterback. Smith’s contacts say Warren checks the versatility box Pete Carmichael wants in a move‑tight end and would give Derek Carr an immediate red‑zone target. With Carolina at 8 widely mocked for edge Jalen Walker and open to trading down, Smith thinks a Bears one‑spot jump for RB Ashton Gentie could leave Warren sitting there for New Orleans. He called the 12‑to‑1 price on Warren in FanDuel’s ‘First Tight End Drafted’ or exact‑team market “too long given the inside buzz.”