{"id":217430,"date":"2025-02-18T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=217430"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:08:02","slug":"the-three-potential-first-round-draft-picks-for-the-colts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/18\/the-three-potential-first-round-draft-picks-for-the-colts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Potential First-Round Draft Picks for the Colts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indianapolis Colts hold the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a>. According to several mock drafts<\/a>, the Colts are projected to pick a tight end. Many fans want to see the Colts pick a tight end as that position has been a void this last decade. That said, they also need to fill a big void in the secondary. This draft is full of tight end and defensive back talent. Therefore, the Colts should be able to find their diamond in the rough in the first round. Here is a look at several potential playmakers who can make a big impact on the Colts and fill a big void<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dark Horse First-Round Picks for the Colts<\/h2>\n

Tyler Warren<\/h3>\n

Tyler Warren<\/a> has been projected to be selected by the Colts in many mock drafts<\/a>. This comes as no surprise considering that Warren is the best tight end in the draft and the Colts need a tight end. Therefore, the fit is practically perfect. According to NFL Draft Buzz<\/a>, Warren ranks first amongst tight ends and eighteenth overall. The 6-6, 249-pound playmaker dominated the NCAA<\/a> in 2024. He led the Big Ten in receptions and was second in the NCAA in the same category. He finished with 1,233 receiving yards which ranks second in the Big Ten and eight touchdowns which ranks eighth.<\/p>\n

To add to his impressive resume, he also received the John Mackey Award<\/a> in 2024. This award is given annually to the most outstanding college tight end. Some notable winners<\/a> who have been successful in the NFL are Brock Bowers<\/a>, T.J. Hockenson<\/a>, Mark Andrews<\/a>, Hunter Henry<\/a>, and Tyler Eifert<\/a>. The award does not always constitute a successful NFL career, but it does speak to the fact that the talent is immeasurable. This kind of talent is exactly what the Colts need in a tight end in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n