2025 NFL Draft: Two Teams Emerge as Favorites to Land Tyler Warren

2025 NFL Draft: Vegas Names Favorites to Select Warren

A pair of TE-needy AFC squads have emerged as the overwhelming favorites to select stand-out Notre Dame tight end Tyler Warren. Widely regarded as the premier tight end prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren is generating buzz. Where will he end up, and what’s his fantasy football potential as a rookie? FullTime Fantasy’s 2025 NFL Draft: Two Teams Emerge as Favorites to Lad Tyler Warren has the answers.

With April underway, the NFL Draft—the offseason’s most anticipated event—is just weeks away for football fans.

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Among the early-round prospects is Penn State’s Tyler Warren, the 2024 John Mackey Award winner. The standout tight end recorded 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 touchdown receptions in his final college season while also contributing 218 rushing yards and 4 rushing scores. Over four years with the Nittany Lions, the multi-faceted playmaker averaged 12.0 yards per reception and tallied 25 total touchdowns across 56 games.

Warren’s rare combination of skills has NFL teams buzzing. DraftKings Sportsbook recently launched a betting market on his draft destination, spotlighting the race to select him.

2025 NFL Draft Odds

The New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts sit as co-favorites to draft Warren, both listed at +180 odds. The Jets, who bypassed tight end Brock Bowers in the previous draft, are desperate for passing-game threats to complement wide receiver Garrett Wilson. With starter Tyler Conklin now with the Chargers via free agency, New York’s tight end depth is thin, featuring untested players like Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smart, and Zack Kuntz.

In Mel Kiper’s latest ESPN mock draft, he projects the Jets selecting Warren at No. 7 overall.

“I see the Jets prioritizing support for newly signed quarterback Justin Fields, whether through pass protection or a dynamic playmaker. Missouri’s Armand Membou could slot in at right tackle opposite Olu Fashanu, but Warren offers something special. He’d be a dependable option over the middle, a seam-stretching threat, and a red-zone weapon for Fields.”

Mel Kiper has the Jets taking Tyler Warren with the 7th overall pick in the 2025 NNFL Draft.

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— JetCast (@JetCastPod) March 24, 2025

Meanwhile, OnSI’s Colts Insider Andrew Moore predicts Warren landing with Indianapolis at No. 14. Not only is Warren a bonafide stud, but tight end happens to be on the Colts’ top 2025 needs.

“Last season, the Colts’ tight end group was the least productive in the league. They didn’t address the position in free agency and lost Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson. At the combine, head coach Shane Steichen emphasized wanting a versatile tight end who can shine on third downs. Warren fits that mold perfectly and would give Anthony Richardson a trustworthy target over the middle.”

With Tyler Warren probably going in the Top 10, you’re seeing him less in Colts’ mock drafts and getting replaced with Colston Loveland. The Colts are tough to read and have invested a fair amount in TE in the draft and have other needs. TEs usually slow to start their careers. pic.twitter.com/kozD7wtIUs

— Benjamin Robinson (@benj_robinson) April 1, 2025

The top five in betting odds are rounded out by the Saints (+650), Jaguars (+900), and Seahawks (+1000).

Tyler Warren’s Fantasy Football Outlook

Following the breakout rookie seasons of tight ends Sam LaPorta and Brock Bowers, Dynasty Fantasy Football managers are eager to snag the Penn State star in rookie drafts, particularly at the Dynasty Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC).
At 6’6” and 250 pounds with a 4.75 40-yard dash, Warren boasts the size and speed that mirror the recent fantasy success of LaPorta and Bowers.

In dynasty rookie drafts, he’s a mid-first-round pick, ranked above Michigan’s Colston Loveland. In redraft leagues, however, Warren sits outside the top 12 tight ends, pegged as a TE2 for 2025. His landing spot and target competition will ultimately shape his fantasy value next season. Stay tuned for updates.

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