Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts added depth behind Anthony Richardson on Saturday, selecting Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard with the No. 189 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

With the No. 189 overall pick in the 2025 @NFLDraft, the @Colts select Riley Leonard.

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— NFL (@NFL) April 26, 2025

Leonard joins a quarterback room that also includes Richardson, Daniel Jones and Jason Bean.

Fans praised the draft choice.

I cannot stress this enough: Riley Leonard, in terms of play style and traits, is like if you fused Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones https://t.co/fgaufZS5fi

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 26, 2025

The #Colts have selected Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard with the No. 189 pick.

Initial thoughts: He has solid athleticism, not anything crazy, but fits today’s NFL as a dual-threat QB. Struggles to anticipate and read defenses, but he’s tough with high character.

Should be QB3.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) April 26, 2025

Riley Leonard loved his time in Indiana so much he decided to stay! Great fit for Shane’s offense, hell of an opportunity there

— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) April 26, 2025

I like Riley Leonard, and in a QB room with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, he can compete.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2025

Riley Leonard fits this Colts quarterback room perfectly. Multi-year captain that led Notre Dame to a National Championship.

Determined rusher of the football, 25 rushing TDs in 2024. Limited passer. Indeed has top-flight character. Presents a AR/Jones type of profile.

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) April 26, 2025

RILEY LEONARD TO THE COLTS!

☘️☘️☘️ pic.twitter.com/VJ3pK1YHjb

— ☘️ (@WeAreNDFans) April 26, 2025

we got riley leonard?? heck yeahhh #colts

— alyssa (@Alyssakrink) April 26, 2025

Leonard spent the first three years of his college career at Duke before transferring to Notre Dame ahead of the 2024 season.

He thrived in his lone year with the Fighting Irish, as they finished with a 14-2 record and made an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

In 16 appearances, Leonard completed 66.7 percent of his throws for 2,861 yards and 21 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions. He routinely made plays with his legs, rushing for 906 yards and 17 more scores.

Riley Leonard brought Notre Dame all the way to the National Championship game in his one season with the Irish

Colts getting a true dual-threat QB to develop pic.twitter.com/85Brmjb1Q3

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 26, 2025

Entering Day 3, Leonard was listed as the No. 5 quarterback and No. 58 overall player still available on the latest big board from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department.

B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson highlighted Leonard's ability to adjust plays at the line of scrimmage in his scouting report.

"Leonard plays with a calmness that NFL coaches should appreciate," Parson wrote. "He does not appear to get too high or too low, no matter how the game progresses. He is in full command of the offense at the LOS to make audibles/play changes and set the protection based on the pre-snap defensive look."

Colts head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard were "huge fans" of Leonard for "quite some time" prior to selecting him on Saturday, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz.

Leonard is expected to spend his rookie season learning under Richardson and Jones on Indianapolis' depth chart.

The Indianapolis Colts might have landed the steal of the first round in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday.

Indianapolis selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the No. 14 overall pick, which just so happened to come four picks after the Chicago Bears picked another tight end in Colston Loveland.

Warren figures to be a weapon for whoever wins the quarterback battle between Anthony Richards and Daniel Jones, and social media seemed to approve of the choice:

Tyler Warren, you’re an Indianapolis Colt. pic.twitter.com/uOmf9Jz1Vs

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 25, 2025

Warren is a steal for the Colts at 14.

— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) April 25, 2025

WOW. The Colts wait and they get rewarded with TE Tyler Warren.

An absolute steal. pic.twitter.com/G0WcAmr3nv

— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) April 25, 2025

A steal for @Colts at 14 in Tyler Warren. He’s got 85 catches and 10 TD’s written all over him if Richardson or Jones can find him?

— Jon Meterparel (@meatstweets) April 25, 2025

TYLER WARREN…welcome to The Horseshoe💪

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) April 25, 2025

Tyler Warren was my favorite player in this draft. At 14 what a steal.

— Girl Father (@TIMBO_SL1CE) April 25, 2025

I LOVEEEE THISSSS PICKKKKK!!!
How we feeling Colts Nation?? T Warren Toughhh

— TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) April 25, 2025

Tyler Warren is an absolute STEAL for the Colts. Can’t believe their luck to get him at 14

— CF (@cforrest58) April 25, 2025

#Colts got a steal with the Tyler Warren pick. Jack-of-all trades. Elite TE in the making. Could be this year’s Brock Bowers. Another weapon is added for Shane Steichen, which is needed to cover up their subpar QB play. No more excuses for Anthony Richardson to not succeed!

— Dustin Tran (@dustinstran) April 25, 2025

An NFL team taking Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren is the kind of thing that makes me wonder if I know anything about football.

— David Ubben (@davidubben) April 25, 2025

Tyler Warren is a steal at 14. Best tight end in the draft.

— Matt Schick (@ESPN_Schick) April 25, 2025

Are we sure Tyler Warren can't compete for the QB1 job in Indy?

— Stefan Krajisnik (@skrajisnik3) April 25, 2025

Congratulations to Chris Ballard and the @Colts on getting the steal of the #NFLDraft - TE Tyler Warren with the 14th pick. #NFL #Colts pic.twitter.com/J8jHO1X0cW

— SportsBusinessRadio (@SBRadio) April 25, 2025

Tyler Warren at 14th is a bleeping steal #ForTheShoe #NFLDraft

— Chris Brockman🎙️ (@chrisbrockman) April 25, 2025

The first thing that jumps out about Warren's game is his overall versatility and ability to impact the game in a number of ways.

He finished the 2024 season with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns but also ran for 218 yards and four scores. He even went 3-of-6 passing and threw a touchdown for the Nittany Lions.

Warren's presence in the offense was a major reason Penn State reached the College Football Playoff and advanced to the semifinals.

B/R's NFL Scouting Department ranked him as the second-best tight end in the draft behind only Loveland, so the order they both came off the board may not be as surprising as some thought given the reaction.

It also called Warren the most versatile tight end available, and the Colts will surely look to work him into the offense a number of ways as soon as his rookie season.

Whether the quarterback is Richardson or Jones, the signal-caller will need the rookie as a safety valve over the middle to keep the offense moving and make opposing defenses pay for committing too many people to the box to slow down Jonathan Taylor and the rushing attack.

That should mean plenty of single coverage for Warren, and he is athletic enough to work his way past linebackers in the open field and big enough to overpower some safeties. His presence in the middle should also open up more looks on the outside for wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

Indianapolis has a litany of weapons now following this pick, so whichever quarterback ends up starting should be in an ideal position to succeed.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Kansas State RB DJ Giddens with the No. 151 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

DJ Giddens' game is predicated on patience and elusiveness. 

Giddens patiently presses the line of scrimmage, allowing blockers to engage and secure their assignments. He wins in the alley because of his short-area quickness and suddenness. Giddens changes levels quickly with quick footwork and change-of-direction ability. He is keen to elude defenders and force missed tackles. 

Giddens’s shiftiness puts alley defenders on skates. He moves like a guard on the hardwood with a crossover package. Giddens has lateral agility to jump-cut and exchange gaps if his initial lane is compromised.

From a processing standpoint, Giddens reads blocks well, identifying lanes as they develop. He does a good job of reading and pivoting off the leverage of second-level defenders. His run pacing makes it difficult for second- and third-level defenders to get a read on him as he navigates congestion. 

Giddens struggles in pass protection. Despite his frame, he needs to rework his approach and technique. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield, but he struggled with dropped passes in 2024. He will provide more value to an offense by cleaning that up.

Giddens tested well at the combine, but his play speed on film doesn’t necessarily match up. He lacks the explosiveness and top-end speed necessary to be a home run hitter. 

Overall, Giddens is a shifty running back with receiving upside. If his lack of effectiveness as a blocker is not corrected, his snap share will be limited. He projects as an RB3 who has the size and frame to be a workhorse-caliber running back.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 212

HAND: 9¼"

ARM: 30⅜"

WINGSPAN: 75¼"

40-YARD DASH: 4.43

SHUTTLE: 4.33

VERTICAL: 39.5"

BROAD: 10'10"

POSITIVES

— Elusive and evasive mover. Forced 124 missed tackles since 2023.

— Gap scheme fit due to patience and vision to find running lanes.

— Strong ball security.

NEGATIVES

— Ineffective as a pass protector inside the pocket.

— Must clean up his pass-catching. Charged with seven drops since 2023.

— Game speed and explosiveness to generate big plays against NFL athletes.

NOTES

— Born August 26, 2003

— 0-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 All-Big 12 Second Team; Doak Walker Award semifinalist

GRADE: 6.7 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 140

POSITION RANK: RB15

PRO COMPARISON: Racchad White

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Indianapolis Colts selected Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard with the No. 189 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Riley Leonard is a well-experienced and cool operator under center.

Leonard plays with a calmness that NFL coaches should appreciate. He does not appear to get too high or too low, no matter how the game progresses. He is in full command of the offense at the LOS to make audibles/play changes and set the protection based on the pre-snap defensive look.

He is a plus-level and dual-threat athlete. Leonard can climb and navigate the pocket to avoid the pass rush, managing the defense's pressure. If the pass rushers lack discipline and rush outside their lanes, he will escape, keeping his eyes down the field but ultimately taking off for as many yards as allowed. Leonard's athleticism should be weaponized in the red zone by extending the playbook for designed QB runs; like QB power, sweep, draw, and counter. He does well-creating second-reaction passing opportunities with his legs and athleticism.

Leonard is a good passer from the pocket when in rhythm with proper mechanics. His effectiveness in the short and intermediate areas of the field is impressive. Leonard throws with good anticipation of windows/lane availability. He targets the middle of the field with a nice touch to layer passes over the head of underneath coverage defenders at the second level. He has high-level accurate throws inside the hashes and against zone defenses. Leonard throws a pretty deep ball with outstanding touch and placement down the field. He can place passes over the correct shoulder to play keep away with the coverage defender. He flashes the ability to throw his receiver open against tight man coverage.

Consistency with lower body mechanics is one of the biggest concerns with Leonard's game. He rarely takes snaps under center and his shotgun footwork can be erratic. Furthermore, his dropback can be slower than desired with a heel-clicking tendency—leading to inconsistencies with accuracy. Decision-making when pressure breaks through the offensive line needs to improve. He tries to throw out of sacks instead of taking the loss and not placing the ball in harm's way. Consistency will go a long way for Leonard's NFL future.

In conclusion, Riley Leonard is a talented dual-threat functional quarterback prospect. His game is similar to that of Ryan Tannehill, who had multiple successful seasons. His running ability raises his floor to match his passing upside.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 216

HAND: 9⅜"

ARM: 32"

WINGSPAN: 77 ½"

POSITIVES

— Good athleticism and mobility to expand the playbook with designed QB runs.

— Arm talent to drive the football between the hashes into the middle of the field.

— Deep passes are catchable and thrown with good timing, touch, and ball placement.

— Throws with good touch to layer passes over underneath defenders against zone coverages.

NEGATIVES

— Inconsistent lower body mechanics negatively impacts his accuracy.

— Decision-making when pressure gets home, tries to throw out of sacks.

— Inconsistent ball placement and accuracy in short and intermediate areas of the field.

NOTES

— Born Sept. 13, 2002

— 3-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Comeback Player of the Year Award Semifinalist

— 2022 Military Bowl MVP; Honorable Mention All-ACC selection

GRADE: 6.7 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 146

POSITION RANK: QB9

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Ryan Tannehill

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Indianapolis Colts selected Minnesota CB Justin Walley with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Walley is a competitive and aggressive cornerback from Minnesota, whose game is defined by his tenacity and ability to stick with receivers in the short and intermediate areas of the field. Standing at 5'11" and weighing 195 pounds, Walley possesses a sturdy frame and quick footwork that make him a reliable option in both man and zone coverage. His physical play style and ball skills make him an intriguing prospect for teams looking for depth in the secondary.

Walley thrives in the short and intermediate passing game, where his sticky coverage and leverage stand out. His footwork and transitions are polished, and he displays loose hips to swivel and match receivers in their routes. Walley's burst out of breaks allows him to close quickly on the ball, and he has developed crafty techniques, such as subtle hand usage, to maintain positioning. His ball skills are a significant strength; Walley tracks the ball well in the air, plays through the receiver's hands, and often disrupts passes with excellent timing. However, his lack of top-end speed can be a concern when facing faster receivers downfield, as he struggles to recover if out of position.

Walley is an aggressive run defender willing to support the defense at the line of scrimmage. He flies downhill with urgency and does well to close space quickly on ball carriers. His physicality is apparent when he throws his body into tackles, though he can be inconsistent in the open field. Poor angles and a tendency to dive at legs occasionally lead to missed tackles. Despite these shortcomings, Walley's effort and high motor in run support undeniably provide valuable energy and tenacity.

Justin Walley is a developmental cornerback who can provide immediate value as a backup and potential rotational player in nickel and dime packages. His ability to excel in short-area coverage, paired with his aggressive run support, makes him a candidate for teams that value competitive secondary players with versatility. While his lack of top-end speed and inconsistent tackling may limit his role early in his career, Walley's instincts and technique provide a strong foundation for growth.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 190

HAND: 10"

ARM: 30¾”

WINGSPAN: 74⅞”

40-YARD DASH: 4.40

3-CONE: 7.01

SHUTTLE: 4.36

VERTICAL: 32"

BROAD: 10'0"

POSITIVES

— Sticky defender in the short and intermediate pass game. Plays with very good leverage and footwork. Displays great short area quickness, does a very good job of sinking hips and breaking on a dime. As well as showing a burst out of breaks.

— Very good ball skills. Calm with the ball in the air and does a good job of locating and playing through the receivers to the quarterback. Shows good timing when playing the receivers hands.

— Aggressive against the run. Flies upfield to close ground on the ball-carrier and throws his body around.

NEGATIVES

— Top end speed can taper off downfield. Lacks the ideal recovery speed to quickly get back in phase when out of position.

— Inconsistent tackling in the open field. Takes below-average angles and dives for the ball-carrier's legs. Does not consistently wrap up, and when he does, he has shown to melt off tackles.

NOTES

— Born Sept. 22, 2002

— Games Started: 42

— 3 Star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: 2nd Team All-Big Ten

— 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

— Shrine Bowl Invite

GRADE: 6.3 (High-Level Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 174

POSITION RANK: CB21

PRO COMPARISON: Taron Johnson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

The Indianapolis Colts selected Alabama DL Tim Smith with the No. 190 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Tim Smith has the potential to be a decent run defender in the NFL. He has solid size and strength to win at the point of attack and occasionally reset the line of scrimmage against interior offensive linemen. His get-off can also allow him to get penetration when one-gapping, although his balance does need to improve in that department.

However, Smith struggles to consistently stay in his gap against double-teams or combo blocks and doesn’t offer much as a pass-rusher. He has the potential to be an effective bull-rusher, but his inconsistent pad level and use of hands thwart that at times. Because of that, he projects as a backup in the NFL.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 302

HAND: 10⅜”

ARM: 33”

WINGSPAN: 81⅞”

40-YARD DASH: 5.14

3-CONE: 7.75

SHUTTLE: 4.69

VERTICAL: 23"

BROAD: 8'2"

POSITIVES

— Decent size for an NFL defensive tackle.

— Has solid get-off, times up the snap well and has solid acceleration off the line of scrimmage to occasionally get penetration.

— Solid at using his hands to take on blocks against the run and has the strength to win at the point of attack when he keeps his pads down.

— Can be an effective bull-rusher when playing with good leverage/pad level and when he shoots his hands.

— Alignment versatility. Was used in several different spots on the defensive line, as far inside as a 2i-technique defensive tackle and as far outside as a base end.

NEGATIVES

— Has a habit of standing up out of his stance.

— Poor use of hands as a pass-rusher. Often gets caught with his hands down and allows offensive linemen to make the first significant contact.

— Struggles with balance when penetrating. Significantly narrows his base and falls to the ground immediately after contact.

— Doesn’t anticipate double-teams and combo blocks well, leading to him getting kicked out of his gap.

— Arm length is only adequate, limiting his extension on blocks and making it hard for him to get off blocks.

NOTES

— 4-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— No major injuries

GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 238

POSITION RANK: DL24

PRO COMPARISON: Quinton Dial

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson told reporters Tuesday that he's ready for a "competition" for the team's QB1 role with signal-caller Daniel Jones, who signed a one-year, $14 million deal this offseason.

Anthony Richardson is no stranger to a QB competition. Whether it was in high school or going up against Emory Jones at Florida, he welcomes the chance to battle for his starting job against Daniel Jones.

“Competition brings the best out of you.”

— Alexa Ross (@AlexaRossTV) April 22, 2025

Anthony Richardson; eager to compete with Daniel Jones. Worked on footwork and not panicking during the offseason, pic.twitter.com/KUqf4p2Ogi

— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) April 22, 2025

Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, started 11 games last season. He completed 47.7 percent of his passes for eight touchdowns, 12 interceptions and 1,814 yards.

Richardson made his comments from voluntary offseason workouts, where the team will start seeing the two quarterbacks get to work in this competition in earnest.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard previously spoke on the matter as the Colts began their offseason program in hopes of bouncing back from a disappointing 8-9 season. Ballard has visions of both players helping the squad in 2025, per NFL.com's Kevin Patra.

"Sometimes you've got to be bad before you can be good at playing this game," he said. "Sometimes you've got to struggle before you can be good, all right? We've got two guys that have had some really strong flashes and have had some bad moments, too, and that's OK. I think both of them will be better because of this, and I think the team will be better because of it. You know, competition brings out the best in everybody, and I think we'll see that.

"To sit here a day before we even start the offseason and have a vision of how. ... You don't want to begin with an end in mind. We're not gonna do that. It's like the draft. You don't want to begin with an end in mind. You've got to let things play out the way they should and compete and who gives the team the best chance to win. Look, if I'm a betting man, at some point, both of them will help us."

Richardson was benched for two games and missed four last year due to injury. He showed flashes of brilliance, particularly on some deep balls, but ultimately struggled and saw more than half of his passes fall incomplete.

Jones is looking for another chance as well. He had an up-and-down (mostly down) tenure with the New York Giants from 2019-2024, with the highlight being leading Big Blue to the 2022 playoffs and the lowlights being the last two seasons.

His 2023 campaign ended with a torn ACL midway through the year. He struggled in his 2024 comeback and was benched and then cut in November.

Ultimately, the Colts hope to get the better versions of both quarterbacks amid this competition as Indianapolis looks for its first playoff appearance since 2020.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Ohio State EDGE JT Tuimoloau with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

JT Tuimoloau projects well as a traditional hand-in-the-ground defensive end in even fronts. He has great size and can be a good run defender with his strength and physicality at the point of attack. Setting the edge is fairly easy for him, and he can get off blocks to make plays against the rushing attack.

The biggest issue with Tuimoloau is he hasn't shown a lot of athletic traits that can help him be a productive pass-rusher at the next level. He is solid with a bull rush and spin move, but he lacks twitch and bend to win around the edge consistently.

Also, the Buckeye's use of hands as a pass-rusher is a work in progress. He's often late and inaccurate with his hands or initial chops to start his finesse moves, allowing offensive tackles to make the first significant contact and get into his body.

The best way the Tuimoloau can affect the passing game is with his unique ability to sniff out screens and quick passes, often getting his hands up to bat passes at the line of scrimmage. He's even gotten two interceptions as a result of his instincts.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 265

HAND: 10½”

ARM: 33¾”

WINGSPAN: 82⅜”

SHUTTLE: 4.38

VERTICAL: 35.5"

BROAD: 9'11"

POSITIVES

— Good size and frame for an NFL defensive end.

— Against the run, he's quick to get his hands up and has some pop in his hands and long arms to get extension to set the edge against offensive tackles.

— Shows decent agility to move his feet and avoid getting reached versus outside zone runs.

— Impressive upper-body strength to shed blocks.

— As a pass-rusher, his strength helps him collapse the pocket when bull-rushing against offensive tackles, and he has a solid spin move as a counter off the bull rush.

— Has a knack for sniffing out screens and quick passes, often getting his hands up at the line of scrimmage and batting passes or getting interceptions.

NEGATIVES

— Not a good athlete or quick-twitched, limiting his pass-rush arsenal.

— Accuracy and timing with his hands when rushing the passer is subpar; he's often late and misses, which allows offensive linemen to make the first significant contact and get into his body.

— Lacks bend and balance to turn tight corners at the top of the rush. Often stumbles and falls when beating tackles around the edge on the high side of the rush.

— Often late off the ball on running downs.

— Stands up out of his stance, causing him issues against double-teams and combo blocks from offensive tackles and tight ends.

NOTES

— Born May 10, 2003

— 5-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— No major injuries

— 2024 First-Team All-Big Ten

— 2023 Second-Team All-American; First-Team All-Big Ten

— 2022 First-Team All-Big Ten

GRADE: 7.6 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 47

POSITION RANK: EDGE7

PRO COMPARISON: Michael Clemons

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Indianapolis Colts selected Iowa State OT Jalen Travis with the No. 127 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jalen Travis is a three-year starter primarily at left tackle including 11 starts on the blindside in 2024 inside Iowa State's balanced (52-48 run-pass split), RPO/play-action-based passing game and diverse run scheme. Travis has a lean, rocked up and well-rounded build with solid athletic ability and adequate play strength.

Travis executed a bit of everything as a run blocker this past season but excels most on zone concepts, cutting off the backside with snap timing and quickness while shielding and walling off the frontside on kick-outs using his size and length. Travis also has the burst to close space and intersect targets on leads and climbs. He runs into trouble once defenders can gain access into his frame due to an upright playing style and mediocre power that leaves him vulnerable to getting push-pulled and slipped.

In pass protection Travis shows good timing and fluidity out of his stance to beat rushers to the spot with a firm understanding of when to choke down to stay inside-out against stutters. He has an effective flash technique to bait and disrupt the timing of rushers with the length to quickly latch and gain control of the block. Travis has erratic pad level with a tendency to play tall that can sap his anchor and get him edged quickly if his initial strike is off target.

Overall, Travis is a relatively untested tackle prospect with one year of experience in the Big 12 but has the body type of a starting tackle with solid athletic ability that offers a developmental toolkit to mold into a role player and possible spot starter down the road.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'8"

WEIGHT: 339

HAND: 10½"

ARM: 34⅞"

WINGSPAN: 83½"

40-YARD DASH: 5.14

3-CONE: 8.08

SHUTTLE: 4.94

VERTICAL: 35"

BROAD: 9'4"

POSITIVES

— Good initial quickness out of his stance to beat rushers to the spot with efficient footwork and a good understanding of how to stay inside-out.

— Works in the flash technique to bait rushers and disrupt their timing.

— Clear eyes with proper timing and spacing to handle basic line games, stunts and dual reads.

— Has the giddy-up and burst to intersect targets on pulls, lead, and climbs.

— Times the snap well with the quicks to cut off backside 4/4i techniques and overtake on 'B' blocks.

NEGATIVES

— Upright playing style leads to a tardy anchor.

— Middling contact balance leaves him vulnerable to falling off of blocks vs. the push-pull technique.

— Below-average power results in him shielding rather than jolting or driving defenders on angle-drive blocks and double-team blocks.

NOTES

— 3-star recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Committed to Princeton where he was started 16 games over two seasons right (10) and left (six) tackle. Travis graduated with a degree in anthropology before transferring to Iowa State for the 2024 season

— 27 career starts at left (17) and right (10) tackle

— Grew up primarily playing basketball before starting football during his junior year of high school. Both of his brothers played collegiate basketball at Harvard and Stanford

— Training under Duke Manyweather in preparation for the combine

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl

GRADE: 6.4 (High-Level Developmental Prospect — Round 5)

OVERALL RANK: 177

POSITION RANK: OT13

PRO COMPARISON: Corey Robinson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State TE Tyler Warren with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Tyler Warren is a long, athletic tight end who makes plays from multiple alignments and presents a weapon to design creative plays around.

Warren thrives against zone defenses. He is a former high school quarterback and understands the importance of finding soft spots within the defense. Warren settles into those soft spots as a big weapon for his quarterback to target. His burst post catch allows him to eat up grass quickly. He is a long strider who gallops more than sprints past defenders. As a run-after-catch threat, he plays with toughness and body control to fight through contact. Once the ball is in his hands, Warren's straight-line speed creates separation from pursuing defenders.

Warren's alignment versatility showcases his football IQ to play multiple positions within the offense and creates pathways for potentially advantageous matchups. Warren can be fed the football in different ways; he is effective with manufactured quick touches and downfield targets. He tracks the football well while in flight and attacks it. He is a red zone option because of his size, athleticism, ball skills, and catch radius.

Warren's area for growth is developing his route running and detailing. He has played tight end full-time for four years, leaving room for him to grow. Warren is a tall and long-legged mover, which causes slight stiffness at the breakpoint against tight man coverage. In the run game, his effort is there, but he lacks functional strength at the point of attack and good technique. His run-blocking needs improvement to ensure he reaches his ceiling as a complete tight-end prospect.

In all, Tyler Warren is a talented pass catcher who is handling the role as the top offensive option. He should be used as an H-back and flex tight end early in his NFL career until his inline run-blocking improves. Warren's receiving versatility and upside will add another element to an NFL offense and elevate their passing attack.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'6"

WEIGHT: 260

40-YARD DASH: N/A

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: N/A

BROAD: N/A

POSITIVES

— Equipped with NFL height and weight to pass most team's physical thresholds.

— Possesses a strong burst/acceleration after the catch.

— Big catch radius and ball tracking to effectively high-point passes.

— An offensive weapon with outstanding alignment versatility.

NEGATIVES

— Run-blocking technique needs refining to improve the ability to sustain blocks.

— Improving functional strength will help his transition to playing in-line tight end in the NFL.

— Lacks route-running nuance and details; has played full-time tight end for four years.

— Tall and leggy mover creates some transitional delays as a route runner.

NOTES

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: Third-Team All-Big Ten

— Family's background is filled with athletic activity at the collegiate level

GRADE: 8.1 (Year 1 Starter— First Round)

OVERALL RANK: 15

POSITION RANK: TE2

PRO COMPARISON: Greg Olsen

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson