The Broncos met with the top tight end in the draft at the Combine.
Penn State’s Tyler Warren is widely viewed as the top tight end in this draft class and would give Sean Payton the ‘Joker’ he has been looking for at that position. So, it should not be a surprise to learn the Broncos held a formal interview with Warren at the Scouting Combine this week.
Penn State TE Tyler Warren said he met with the Broncos. But it would be a surprise if he is still around at No. 20.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) February 27, 2025
Warren is a 6’6”, 261 pound tight end who is expected to be a top 15 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. He really does have it all. He is a big and athletic target who is also powerful, competitive, a very good receiver, dangerous with the ball in his hands and can hold his own as a blocker. There is a reason he is expected to go early in the draft.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compares Warren to former Sean Payton tight end Jeremy Shockey and says he possesses elite football character and plays with a confidence that can be contagious.
The ultimate “whatever, whenever” player in the 2025 draft with the size, athleticism and competitive spirit to make good on his intentions. Warren plays with swagger and “best player on the field” energy. He imprints on games with alignment versatility, allowing opportunities for play-callers to stress the defense. Despite his size, he’s quick enough to beat man coverage underneath and plays with good recognition of holes in coverage. He has the ball skills and toughness to win contested catches and withstand punishing contact. He’s very capable as a lead/move blocker but will need a little improvement at sustaining blocks when blocking in-line. Warren can access all three levels of the field but is best served short and intermediate. He possesses elite football character and plays with a confidence that can be contagious. He has a chance to become one of the best tight ends in the league.
Warren would be a perfect fit for the Broncos and give Sean Payton the ‘Joker’ he has been looking for. However, Warren is unlikely to make it to the 20th overall selection and the Broncos would need to trade up if they really want to get him.
I would be surprised if the Broncos ended up with Warren in the first round of the draft. They are in the market for a tight end have met with all the top tight end prospects in the draft so I think they’ll come away with one of these players at least, but which one remains to be seen.
What do you think Broncos Country? Do you think the Broncos should trade up and selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren or go in a different direction?