Tyler Warren NFL Draft Profile: Elite tight end prospect drawing Rob Gronkowski comparisons

NFL insider Eric Edholm ranks four tight ends among his top 50 prospects in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, but only one cracked the top ten.

A rare talent among tight ends, Penn State Nittany Lions' Tyler Warren has drawn comparisons to future Hall of Fame legend Rob Gronkowski.

DAZN News breaks down what sets the John Mackey Award winner apart and explores the potential impact he could make in the NFL.

Overview

Warren shattered the record books at Penn State with an outrageously productive 2024 season, achieving several notable milestones.

While playing against USC, Warren broke the record for receiving yards in a single game with 224 and tied the single-game record for receptions with 17.

Over the course of the 2024 season, Warren set a new milestone for most receptions by a Penn State player with 104 and broke the record for most receiving yards with 1233.

Achieving these feats despite blocking on more than 46% of his snaps further illustrates how impactful Warren was as a pass catcher.

At over 6'5" and 256 lbs, Warren has the prototypical size for the tight end position, and despite weighing in heavier than the other tight ends in the NFL 2025 Draft, he possesses abundant natural athleticism.

His ability to separate in coverage may be a work in progress, and he must give maximum effort on every route at all times.

Still, Warren is a refined route-runner and a dangerous red-zone threat because of his size and ability to make contested catches with ease.

NFL Outlook

Warren profiles as the most complete prospect at the position because he can block effectively and serve as the focal point of an aerial attack.

His do-it-all skill set and projected draft capital as a first-round selection mean he should be involved early and often throughout his NFL career.

Drawing comparisons to Gronkowski and All-Pro George Kittle may be premature, but Warren has the potential to become elite if he can fulfil his potential.

2025 NFL Draft Projection

NFL teams covet players like Warren, who combine an excellent athletic profile and eyewatering college production.

No player is a sure-fire bet to become a success, but as a high-ceiling, safe-floor option, Warren will likely hear his name called within the top half of the first round.

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