2025 NFL Combine: Ranking Tyler Warren and the top five prospects at tight end ahead of the combine

Tyler Warren solidified his place as the greatest tight end in Penn State's history last season, earning recognition as the premier tight end prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing nearly 260 pounds, the redshirt senior is an exceptional athlete for his size.

His blend of physicality makes him a nightmare to tackle, while his ability to win at the catch point and serve as a dependable lead-blocker in the running game only adds to his value—and that’s just his impact as a tight end.

A physically imposing presence, Warren has displayed impressive receiving skills over the past two seasons. In 2024, he hauled in 104 receptions for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns.

The year before, he recorded 34 catches for 422 yards and seven touchdowns. With his 6-foot-6, 257-pound frame, he has the ideal build to thrive as a Y-tight end (blocking role) while also contributing effectively as a pass-catching threat.

Loveland has been a familiar name over the past three seasons, racking up 117 catches for 1,466 yards and 11 touchdowns while leading his team in receiving yards in 2024.

A true Y-tight end, he brings a wealth of experience blocking along the line of scrimmage and pairs that with a natural knack for finding open space in coverage.

His numbers could have been even more impressive in his final college season had he been part of a more dynamic offense. In the NFL combine, Loveland is expected to thrive thanks to his athletic build and fluid stride, which allow him to create separation across the middle of the field with ease.

Fannin delivered an impressive season for the Falcons in 2024, racking up 117 receptions for 1,155 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground, adding nine carries for 65 yards and a score.

However, two clear drawbacks could cause Fannin to slide down draft boards: his size and the level of competition he faced. Standing at 6-foot-4, Fannin boasts an ideal frame, but at 230 pounds, he hasn't fully filled it out yet.

As a downfield threat with notable run-after-the-catch skills, there's a valid concern that bulking up could diminish his explosiveness. Additionally, playing at Bowling Green meant he faced weaker competition compared to other tight ends entering the 2025 draft. All things considered, Fannin has his work cut out for him to win over the scouts.

A dynamic pass-catcher, Taylor boasts reliable hands and runs with physicality after the catch, even if his production numbers aren’t off the charts. His impressive catch radius makes him a quarterback’s best friend, and his eagerness to contribute as a blocker will quickly win over the coaching staff.

While he’s not the type of blocker who’ll bulldoze defensive ends or linebackers, Taylor rarely loses his battles in pass protection.

His consistent, steady presence will likely earn him plenty of snaps as a rookie.

In 2024, he hauled in 55 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing solid receiving skills while also proving his ability to handle pass protection duties and effectively seal off the c-gap.

Taylor also comes from an NFL bloodline as he is the son of Hall of Fame Defensive end Jason Taylor.

Heading into the 2024 college football season, few anticipated Elijah Arroyo would make much of an impact. Before his senior year, Arroyo had never surpassed 100 receiving yards in a single season—a result largely due to injuries that limited him to just five and six games in the two previous campaigns.

However, in his senior season, Arroyo finally managed to stay healthy, racking up 590 yards across 13 games. His standout performance at the Senior Bowl has only boosted his draft stock further, putting him firmly on the radar of NFL scouts.