INDIANAPOLIS — Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren has looked the part of a first-round pick throughout the offseason. Warren still has a lot to prove. No team is in full pads yet, and Warren will be asked to be a blocker in addition to a receiving threat.

The Indianapolis Colts drafted tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of this year's draft for a multitude of reasons. Not only was he the best player available to them, but Warren also offered the Colts the chance to turn what was the least productive position group on the roster into one of their strengths overnight.

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t make waves when they selected quarterback Riley Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Nor did many expect a rookie tight end to draw so much buzz in June.But less than two months into the offseason,

Per Over The Cap, Tyler Warren is guaranteed four years, $20.96 million with an $11.884 million signing bonus as No. 14 pick. Get IndyStar's Colts coverage sent directly to your inbox with the ...

The Indianapolis Colts acquired tight end Tyler Warren to help Shane Steichen's offense, but also to assist a positional room that lacked efficiency in 2024. While the Colts retained Mo Alie-Cox, they needed far more to accompany Drew Ogletree and Will Mallory, neither of whom was impactful as receivers last year.

The Colts had tight end Tyler Warren fall into their lap during this year's draft and selected him at No. 14 overall.