{"id":206776,"date":"2024-12-28T10:56:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=206776"},"modified":"2024-12-28T10:56:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:56:19","slug":"early-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-tyler-warren-penn-state-chargers-fit-saints-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/28\/early-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-tyler-warren-penn-state-chargers-fit-saints-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Early 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Warren, Penn State"},"content":{"rendered":"

After winning the John Mackey Award for being the top tight end in the nation, Tyler Warren is expected to be an early option in the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Early 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Warren, Penn State<\/h2>\n

Tyler Warren Measurements:<\/h3>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>6’6″<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>261 pounds<\/p>\n

Tyler Warren Background:<\/h3>\n

Warren is from Mechanicsville, Virginia where he was a three-sport athlete. He played basketball, baseball and was the starting quarterback<\/a> for his high school football team. After some flipping between college commitments, Warren settled on Penn State for his collegiate career.<\/p>\n

The big-bodied tight end red shirted as a freshman, and was a part time player for the majority of college. His first four years led to 49 receptions and and 606 yards. Penn State<\/a> decided to feature Tyler Warren in 2024, and this showed why he’s such an enticing draft prospect. After small totals early in college, Warren put together 92 receptions and over 1,000 yards receiving as a red shirt senior. He was also used as their wildcat quarterback, and ran for just under 200 yards and four touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Strengths:<\/h3>\n
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  • Willing and aggressive run blocker, drives smaller players back with ease.<\/li>\n
  • Fluid movement skills for his size, shouldn’t be able to turn as smoothly as he does.<\/li>\n
  • Contested catch monster.<\/li>\n
  • Weapon in the screen game, defensive backs don’t want to tackle Warren.<\/li>\n
  • Explosive athlete, hurdles and high point catches were all over his tape.<\/li>\n
  • True chess piece on offense, took snaps at QB, X, Z, Y, FB, RB and more in college.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Weaknesses:<\/h3>\n
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    • Run blocking form can look sloppy at times.<\/li>\n
    • Doesn’t use his fluid movement skills to avoid defenders during routes, just runs right into them.<\/li>\n
    • Good, not great straight line speed. Won’t be outrunning NFL defensive backs frequently.<\/li>\n
    • Good, not great contact balance. Left some yards after contact on the table.<\/li>\n
    • Still learning the nuance of the position after converting from a high school QB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Best Team Fits:\u00a0<\/strong>Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n