With the Indianapolis Colts selecting Tyler Warren in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, what does the team’s tight end room now look like?
Before the draft had even arrived, a bit of change at this position group had already happened. Kylen Granson, who was a free agent, signed with Philadelphia. The Colts would then re-sign Mo Alie-Cox.
This was a move that wasn’t going to grab headlines, but it did help raise the floor of that unit by bringing back a player who knows the scheme, fits it well with his blocking ability, and didn’t break the bank salary cap-wise.
Now with Warren in the mix, that’s a move that addresses the ceiling of this position group.
The Colts have struggled for several years now to find any sort of consistent production in the passing game from this unit. The Colts haven’t had a tight end eclipse 500 receiving yards in a season since 2018. In fact, the entire tight end room in 2024 didn’t even reach that mark.
Warren, however, capped off his final season at Penn State with more than 100 receptions and over 1,200 yards. GM Chris Ballard noted his presence in the passing game over the middle and how difficult he is to cover with his size and reliable hands.
With that said, while those numbers will grab everyone’s attention, Warren has the potential to be a force multiplier, meaning that his presence on the field can benefit the entire offense. Beyond his pass-catching abilities, he’s a versatile and capable blocker, which adds a layer of unpredictability to an offense and can help create opportunities for others.
With Warren in the mix and now Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree taking on more secondary roles, the state of the tight end room for the Colts is looking up. That could also result in a greater impact from Alie-Cox and Ogletree, who can now handle more specific roles to their skill sets.
“He’s still got some growth to do, but No. 1, it tells you about his football IQ,” Chris Ballard said, via the Indy Star. “To be able to go in the slot, line up at tight end, line at wide, line at quarterback, line at fullback. I mean, they put a lot on that kid’s plate and he handled it mentally. So, that just tells you that he’s going to be able to handle a high volume on Sunday of whatever we ask him to do.”
Indianapolis Colts‘ tight end depth chart after picking Tyler Warren
- Tyler Warren
- Mo Alie-Cox
- Drew Ogletree
- Will Mallory
- Jelani Woods
- Albert Okwuegbunam
- Sean McKeon
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Colts update TE depth chart after picking Tyler Warren
With the Indianapolis Colts selecting Tyler Warren in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, what does the team’s tight end room now look like?
Before the draft had even arrived, a bit of change at this position group had already happened. Kylen Granson, who was a free agent, signed with Philadelphia. The Colts would then re-sign Mo Alie-Cox.
This was a move that wasn’t going to grab headlines, but it did help raise the floor of that unit by bringing back a player who knows the scheme, fits it well with his blocking ability, and didn’t break the bank salary cap-wise.
Now with Warren in the mix, that’s a move that addresses the ceiling of this position group.
The Colts have struggled for several years now to find any sort of consistent production in the passing game from this unit. The Colts haven’t had a tight end eclipse 500 receiving yards in a season since 2018. In fact, the entire tight end room in 2024 didn’t even reach that mark.
Warren, however, capped off his final season at Penn State with more than 100 receptions and over 1,200 yards. GM Chris Ballard noted his presence in the passing game over the middle and how difficult he is to cover with his size and reliable hands.
With that said, while those numbers will grab everyone’s attention, Warren has the potential to be a force multiplier, meaning that his presence on the field can benefit the entire offense. Beyond his pass-catching abilities, he’s a versatile and capable blocker, which adds a layer of unpredictability to an offense and can help create opportunities for others.
With Warren in the mix and now Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree taking on more secondary roles, the state of the tight end room for the Colts is looking up. That could also result in a greater impact from Alie-Cox and Ogletree, who can now handle more specific roles to their skill sets.
“He’s still got some growth to do, but No. 1, it tells you about his football IQ,” Chris Ballard said, via the Indy Star. “To be able to go in the slot, line up at tight end, line at wide, line at quarterback, line at fullback. I mean, they put a lot on that kid’s plate and he handled it mentally. So, that just tells you that he’s going to be able to handle a high volume on Sunday of whatever we ask him to do.”
Indianapolis Colts‘ tight end depth chart after picking Tyler Warren
- Tyler Warren
- Mo Alie-Cox
- Drew Ogletree
- Will Mallory
- Jelani Woods
- Albert Okwuegbunam
- Sean McKeon
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Colts update TE depth chart after picking Tyler Warren
