Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Tyler Warren (2025 Fantasy Football)

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Throughout the draft, we’ll take a closer look at fantasy-relevant prospects, giving you an overview of their strengths and weaknesses, and assessing their fantasy value in both redraft and dynasty formats. Here’s our dynasty rookie draft advice for Tyler Warren.

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Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice

The Colts and a tight end seemed like one of the more obvious pairings after they tried to trade up for Brock Bowers last year and failed. Believe it or not, the Colts haven’t had a tight end go for 800 yards since Dallas Clark in 2009. Yeah, it’s been a long time. Warren is an intriguing prospect as a former quarterback. He’s an excellent blocker and pass-catcher. His versatility and yards after the catch ability are things that the Colts will massively benefit from.

As for fantasy value, I’m hoping quarterback Anthony Richardson utilizes him early and often for easy completions to make the game a bit easier on him. Richardson’s future as the Colts’ starting quarterback hangs in the balance, but Warren should help things as he could be the No. 2 option behind Michael Pittman but ahead of Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. I prefer him next season over Loveland with the Bears, but the long-term status hangs in the balance a bit with the uncertainty surrounding Richardson. He’s easily worth a top-eight pick on talent alone in dynasty rookie drafts.

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DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp

Scouting Report:

Tyler Warren plays with a palpable chip on his shoulder. There are plenty of plays where, as a runner after the catch or as a blocker, he has those Mike Alstott moments. Where you find yourself saying to your computer screen, “Good lawd… Tyler, that man has a family.” This nastiness will ignite any roster and set the tone for an offense. Warren can run through would-be tackles or maul incoming defenders attempting to bring him down.
Warren is a plug-and-play three-down tight end. He should enter the NFL as a serviceable (if not above-average) run-blocking tight end who can immediately offer competency in pass protection. His skills as a receiver are already well-known.
Warren is a versatile chess piece that can be aligned in the backfield, inline and on the perimeter.
He is a strong route runner with quick feet, fluid hips and a good understanding of how to attack leverage and different coverages. He is more quick than fast, but the loose hips allow him to uncover and create separation at the top of his stem and with stop routes.
Warren has the hops and strength at the catch point to play over the rim and win in the red zone. He can box out defenders and win 50/50 balls in the air. The body control he exhibits in the air is impressive for his size.
Warren doesn’t have 4.5 raw speed, but I won’t be surprised if he runs a strong 4.6 40-yard dash. He can be used down the seam, but he will likely have a defender hanging with him at the catch point. If he is being utilized as a downfield weapon, it’s best with deep crossers and posts/corners.

Player Comp: Jeremy Shockey