Height: 6'6"

Weight: 260

POSITIVES

— Equipped with NFL height and weight to pass most team's physical thresholds.

— Possesses a strong burst/acceleration after the catch.

— Big catch radius and ball tracking to effectively high-point passes.

— An offensive weapon with outstanding alignment versatility.

NEGATIVES

— Run-blocking technique needs refining to improve the ability to sustain blocks.

— Improving functional strength will help his transition to playing in-line tight end in the NFL.

— Lacks route-running nuance and details; has played full-time tight end for four years.

— Tall and leggy mover creates some transitional delays as a route runner.

NOTES

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: Third-Team All-Big Ten

— Family's background is filled with athletic activity at the collegiate level

OVERALL

Tyler Warren is a long, athletic tight end who makes plays from multiple alignments and presents a weapon to design creative plays around.

Warren thrives against zone defenses. He is a former high school quarterback and understands the importance of finding soft spots within the defense. Warren settles into those soft spots as a big weapon for his quarterback to target. His burst post catch allows him to eat up grass quickly. He is a long strider who gallops more than sprints past defenders. As a run-after-catch threat, he plays with toughness and body control to fight through contact. Once the ball is in his hands, Warren's straight-line speed creates separation from pursuing defenders.

Warren's alignment versatility showcases his football IQ to play multiple positions within the offense and creates pathways for potentially advantageous matchups. Warren can be fed the football in different ways; he is effective with manufactured quick touches and downfield targets. He tracks the football well while in flight and attacks it. He is a red zone option because of his size, athleticism, ball skills, and catch radius.

Warren's area for growth is developing his route running and detailing. He has played tight end full-time for four years, leaving room for him to grow. Warren is a tall and long-legged mover, which causes slight stiffness at the breakpoint against tight man coverage. In the run game, his effort is there, but he lacks functional strength at the point of attack and good technique. His run-blocking needs improvement to ensure he reaches his ceiling as a complete tight-end prospect.

In all, Tyler Warren is a talented pass catcher who is handling the role as the top offensive option. He should be used as an H-back and flex tight end early in his NFL career until his inline run-blocking improves. Warren's receiving versatility and upside will add another element to an NFL offense and elevate their passing attack.

GRADE: 8.1 (Year 1 Starter— First Round)

OVERALL RANK: 14

POSITION RANK: TE2

PRO COMPARISON: Greg Olsen

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.