Tyler Warren's Rookie Year: A Home Run for Colts

0:00On February 27th, the Indianapolis Colts hit a home run last year when they selected tight end Tyler Warren, 14th overall in the 20, 25 NFL draft. Coming out of Penn State, he was seen as the ideal fit for their offense, and as a rookie, he shattered expectations by setting a franchise record. With 8-17 receiving yards, Warren played in all 17 games, hauling in 76 catches for four touchdowns, plus a rushing score on six carries. He logged the 6th most snaps on the Colts offense at 899, ranking 6th among all tight ends league wide and 12th among all. Rikis. Colts' general manager, Chris Ballard, praised Warren's instincts and quick grasp of complex schemes by blocking and past protection. Hit coach Shane Stuykin called him an elite, old school talent who meshes perfectly with the team's culture, earning respect from veterans right, away through his physicality and dedication. Warren showed off his versatility across formations, lining up in the backfield 64 times

1:02as a receiver in the slot or wide for hundreds of, snaps and even on special teams. Per advanced stats, he spent just over half his time in traditional tight end spots. At just 23, Warren heads into his first full offseason focused on sharpening fundamentals, boosting mobility and adding strength, setting. The stage for even bigger things ahead, even bigger things ahead.