ESPN’s Stephen Holder said it was “practically impossible to watch an Indianapolis practice and not notice how often [Tyler] Warren touched the football.”

24 June 2025

“Any doubts about him having a notable role were erased in the first week of OTAs, when he could be seen running drag routes or matching up with linebackers in the middle of the field,” Holder continued. Warren hasn’t really gotten much attention in early best ball leagues, usually winding up as a late dart throw outside of the top-10 tight ends. It’s certainly possible that he makes that look silly despite the lack of early success by rookie tight ends historically.