The Indianapolis Colts used their first pick of the 2025 Draft on tight end Tyler Warren, selecting him 14th overall. The selection immediately got Colts fans excited, as he was an elite tight end prospect, and it didn’t take long for him to start delivering on expectations.
As a rookie, Warren caught 76 receptions for 817 yards and four touchdowns. He also added a touchdown on the ground. In just one season, Warren already established himself as one of the better tight ends in the league and one of the best young players in the NFL.
That’s why it was a bit confusing to see that Warren didn’t make CBS Sports’ Top 25 players who are 25 and under. The Colts’ tight end is just 24 years old, so he was eligible for the ranking, but still ended up in the “toughest cuts” section.
Bears tight end Colston Loveland ranked ahead of Indianapolis Colts’ Tyler Warren
While Colts fans will argue Warren should be on the list, many fans can accept that the league is filled with young talent and just chalk it up as a disappointment. However, Warren’s absence becomes a little disrespectful due to Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland being ranked No. 25 on the list.
Chicago selected Loveland with the 10th-overall pick, four spots ahead of Warren, and he’s undoubtedly an exciting young tight end. However, he didn’t even have a more productive rookie season than Warren, so Indianapolis fans can’t be sold on the idea that Loveland is better.
Again, Warren, in 17 games, caught 76 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing in another score. Loveland, in 16 games, caught 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns. Both guys are clearly good and on the same tier, but Loveland is being given the edge by CBS’ Tyler Sullivan, despite producing less.
The most likely reason why is that Loveland is being given a playoff bonus. The Bears had a magical year that extended into the postseason, and Loveland had some big moments for Chicago. However, that’s a team accomplishment, and a case can even be made for that to work against the Bears tight end.
Loveland had the privilege of catching balls from Caleb Williams all year and got to grow in a great environment. Warren, on the other hand, had to navigate three different quarterbacks, including off-the-couch Philip Rivers, and found a way to consistently produce as everything in Indy fell apart.
All things considered, it’s fair to say Warren should be ahead of Loveland. Ultimately, the tight ends will have their say on the field for years to come.
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