Tyler Warren didn’t just arrive in the NFL - he made an entrance. The Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end capped off a breakout debut season with a well-earned invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco, a rare honor that signals just how quickly he’s become a cornerstone in Indy’s offensive game plan.
Coming into the league as the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, expectations were high for the former Penn State standout. But Warren didn’t just meet them - he exceeded them.
Starting all 17 games, he set franchise rookie records with 76 receptions and 817 receiving yards, while finding the end zone five times. For a Colts team that desperately needed a reliable target in the passing game, Warren became that steady presence, helping to extend drives and bring balance to an offense that had been searching for consistency.
His numbers weren’t just good for a rookie - they stood tall across the league. Warren’s 817 receiving yards ranked fifth among all NFL tight ends, and his 474 yards after the catch were second only to Arizona’s Trey McBride.
That kind of production doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a testament to Warren’s ability to create separation, absorb contact, and keep the chains moving.
By the end of the season, there was no question who the Colts trusted most in critical moments. Warren led the team with 112 targets and averaged 10.1 yards every time he touched the ball.
Even more telling: 45 of his 82 touches resulted in first downs. That’s a 55% first-down conversion rate - fourth-highest on the team, trailing only the Colts’ trio of starting wide receivers.
Warren’s Pro Bowl selection puts him in elite company. He becomes just the 18th rookie tight end in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl nod and the first in the Indianapolis era of the franchise to do so. He joins teammates Jonathan Taylor and Quenton Nelson as the Colts’ third Pro Bowler this season, stepping in for Raiders rookie Brock Bowers, who is sidelined with an injury.
What makes Warren’s rise so impressive is how seamlessly he integrated into an offense already built around veteran stars. He didn’t just fit in - he elevated the entire unit. And now, with a Pro Bowl appearance on deck, he’s set to showcase his talent on a national stage, adding another milestone to what’s already shaping up to be a special career.
The Colts were looking for a game-changer when they drafted Warren. They found one.