The rookie tight end draft class is very deep for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts have been slated to draft a tight end with their first round pick at 14 in several mock drafts from industry experts.

Colts GM Chris Ballard recently spoke to how much the Colts want a 3-down tight end. Ballard’s sentiments are in regard to having someone who can not tip the Colts’ offensive game plan as far as whether a play is a run or a pass. Part of the sentiment behind the need for an all around tight end is how effective they are for an offense. 

Since George Kittle is already on the San Francisco 49ers, a similar archetype player would be Penn State’s Tyler Warren. Should the Colts go with Tyler Warren, dynasty rosters that have Jelani Woods and Mo Alie-Cox would need to make alternate plans. 

Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)