While the Indianapolis Colts have plenty of positions they need to address, one in particular needs serious attention. The Colts tight end room is notoriously bad, which is why so many mock drafts have them signing either Penn State's Tyler Warren or Michigan's Colston Loveland.
Currently, there is not a strong tight end on the Colts roster; Kylen Granson just signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, a departure that most Colts fans cheered due to just how weak Granson was. He was better known for dropping passes than catching them, and while Mo Alie-Cox is at least a good blocker, he isn't the most reliable at receiving either, and has also signaled that he wants to leave Indianapolis, too.
But just how bad is the Colts tight end room? Well, according to a stat posted on X by ESPN's Field Yates, it's... really bad.
Draft prep note: the Colts haven't had a TE reach 500 receiving yards in a season since... 2018.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 24, 2025
Less than 500 receiving yards every season since 2018 is a harsh statistic. But the truth is, it's not entirely surprising.
The good news is that there are plenty of strong tight ends to draft in this year's class, even if the Colts can't land Warren or Loveland. And if general manager Chris Ballard has already done more than usual in free agency, it wouldn't be a bad idea to sign a veteran tight end to help guide whichever rookie TE is drafted through their first few seasons. And there are still some decent options available.
Jordan Akins, from the Cleveland Browns, played well in 2024 and wouldn't cost too much money. The Titans' Nick Vannett had a strong season in 2024, despite playing at the #3 position, and he could, again, likely be signed without too much of a financial drain.
Whatever it is the Colts end up doing, it's incredibly clear that they need to do something about their problems at tight end.