His team desperately needed an athletic tight end to attack the middle of the field and open up the Indianapolis offense for quarterback Anthony Richardson, wideouts Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs, and running back Jonathan Taylor.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ first-round pick, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, and the ways he he will fit in the Indianapolis offense.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren at pick No. 14 in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. "The last time I felt that good about pulling a pick -- and I felt good about all of them -- was Quenton (Nelson)," Chris Ballard said, via the Indy Star. "It was easy. It was easy. There wasn't a lot of discussion.”