The calendar has officially turned to April, meaning all eyes are set on Green Bay, Wis., and the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some expert breakdowns of the top prospects entering this year's draft, position by position:
Let's finish the series with the tight ends.
Names of Note
Tyler Warren - Penn State
Measurables
Height - 6'5 ½"
Weight - 256 lbs
Arm - 31 ¾"
Hand - 9 ½"
Prospect Overview
Warren won the John Mackey Award in 2024, given to the nation's top tight end, and the Big Ten Conference TE of the Year. He was named Second-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-Big Ten and finished seventh in the Heisman trophy voting, the highest a tight end has finished since 1977. Warren caught a school-record 104 receptions in 2024 for a school TE record 1,233 yards.
Rankings and Analysis
"Warren is a do-everything tight end who any coach would love to input into their offense. He isn't a twitchy or flexible athlete who can unlock the whole route tree, but his versatility is incredibly valuable in the run-and-pass games. He is worthy of a first-round selection."
"The ultimate "whatever, whenever" player in the 2025 draft with the size, athleticism and competitive spirit to make good on his intentions. Warren plays with swagger and "best player on the field" energy. He imprints on games with alignment versatility, allowing opportunities for play-callers to stress the defense. Despite his size, he's quick enough to beat man coverage underneath and plays with good recognition of holes in coverage. He has the ball skills and toughness to win contested catches and withstand punishing contact."
"Warren finished his Penn State career as the program leader in total touchdowns (25), receptions (153), receiving yards (1,839) and receiving touchdowns (19) among tight ends. He is a versatile target who can line up in-line, in the slot, at wide receiver, at running back and at quarterback. He is a powerful and instinctive runner who breaks tackles and drags defenders for extra yards after the catch and in the run game."
Colston Loveland - Michigan
Measurables
Height - 6'6"
Weight - 248 lbs
Arm - 32 ¾"
Hand - 10"
Prospect Overview
Loveland was named First-team All-Big Ten Conference in 2023 and Second-team All-Big Ten in 2024. He was a finalist for the John Mackey Award last season after setting a single-season TE school-record 56 receptions.
Rankings and Analysis
"Loveland lacks the density to play as an inline tight end consistently in the NFL, but he brings plenty of value as a tall, long pass catcher with natural hands and crisp routes to line up as a big slot or "X" receiver. He also has some versatility to play attached to the line of scrimmage in certain situations."
"Talented young tight end with the athletic ability and ball skills to become an elite talent as a pass catcher. Colston plays the game like a big wideout, capable of separating from man coverage and making plays on all three levels. He has good play speed and runs a route tree full of branches, allowing creative play-callers to move him around as a mismatch option … He's graceful in-air and catches the ball with good timing and strong hands."
"Loveland is an effective route runner who wins with his hands, shakes defenders and accelerates out of breaks at the top of routes. He runs away from coverage on crossers and is a big target who gets to his spots against zone looks. He has big hands and doesn't drop many balls. Loveland catches the ball in stride, gets north-south and runs hard after the catch."
Mason Taylor - LSU
Measurables
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 251 lbs
Arm - 32 ¼"
Hand - 10"
Prospect Overview
Taylor became the one tight end in LSU history to compile 100-plus receptions and 1,000-plus receiving yards in a career and was named Third-team All-SEC in 2024. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame EDGE Jason Taylor and nephew of Pro Fotball Hall of Fame LB Zach Thomas.
Rankings and Analysis
"Taylor is young and could still be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his strength. In his current form, he is a TE2/3 candidate -- more of a move tight end detached from the line of scrimmage as a receiver -- but if he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and consistent contributor."
"Ascending tight end with plus catch talent and Hall of Fame bloodlines. With just three seasons under Taylor's belt, more growth is expected in both his game and frame. He's a smooth athlete with adequate acceleration and the tools to become a more effective route runner in time. He feels defenders around him and catches with sudden hands and elevated focus when needed."
"Taylor is the first 100-reception, 1,000-yard tight end in LSU history. He catches the ball in stride and hits his top-end speed quickly. He can make defenders miss and break tackles when he gets into space. He provides the quarterback with a big target working against zone looks and has the tools to develop into an effective route runner. Taylor has big hands and makes contested catches."
Elijah Arroyo - Miami
Measurables
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 250 lbs
Arm - 33"
Hand - 10"
Prospect Overview
Arroyo was named Second-team All-ACC in 2024 after hauling in 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven touchdowns.
Rankings and Analysis
"Arroyo is a receiving tight end through and through who can line up as a wingback and in the slot. An NFL team hoping for a consistent blocker will be disappointed, though. If given a chance to show off his all-around athleticism, he can be a contributor as a big slot type."
"Arroyo enters the evaluation process with questions to answer after a knee injury took chunks of two seasons from him. He displayed a willingness as both a point-of-attack and move blocker, but his technique and play strength will need upgrading… He plays with awareness in space and secures throws with sure hands in traffic. Arroyo is a move tight end whose medical and athletic testing need to check out to give him a legitimate shot at being a productive pro."
"Arroyo missed most of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a knee injury, but he started all 13 games and averaged 16.9 yards per catch in 2024. He gets open, shakes defenders at the top of routes, finds windows in zone looks and uncovers when the quarterback scrambles. He catches
Terrance Ferguson - Oregon
Measurables
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 247 lbs
Arm - 32 ⅞"
Hand - 9 ¼"
Prospect Overview
Ferguson was named First-team All-Pac-12 in 2023. He set school records for career receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) by a tight end and was 20 yards shy of the school TE receiving yards record.
Rankings and Analysis
"Ferguson is a nice receiving tight end with the length to play some inline snaps. His lower run-blocking impact marks indicate that an NFL team won't want to use him much in that way. His true value is as a receiver and a TE2."
"Productive pass catcher with good size but an alarming lack of tenacity and fire when it's time to run block. Ferguson saw adequate short-catch volume but was rarely asked to venture beyond the front yard as a route-runner …Ferguson could improve in that area with additional coaching, but he might need to find the grit needed to compete against NFL tough guys as a run blocker to realize his full potential."
"Ferguson is Oregon's all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16). He ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.63 seconds) for the tight ends at the combine, and he tied for the quickest 10-yard split (1.55 seconds). Ferguson's speed shows up on tape, but he is also agile enough to make defenders miss or break tackles after the catch. He can separate with his hands and has the tools to develop into an effective route runner."
Harold Fannin Jr. - Bowling Green
Measurables
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 241 lbs
Arm - 32 ¼"
Hand - 9 ¼"
Prospect Overview
Fannin was named First-team All-MAC in 2023. He followed up that performance with a breakout 2024 where he became the first tight end in FBS history to be named conference Player of the Year, winning MAC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. He was named First-team All-MAC and was a finalist for the John Mackey Award after leading the country with 117 receptions for 1,555 yards.
Rankings and Analysis
"Fannin is a strong receiving tight end with great value after the catch. His blocking reps are good enough to keep him inline as a TE2 or as a wingback on occasion, but his bread and butter in the NFL will be as a tight end who you can quickly get the ball to for after-the-catch production in a tight end-centric passing attack."
"Enigmatic prospect featuring record-breaking single-season catch production despite a straight-legged playing style. Fannin's lack of functional bend forces him on more linear tracks and cuts his route tree in half, but it doesn't keep him from getting around the field and through the pattern with good speed. Fannin's hands are automatic and he's a competitive runner after the catch, but he needs to prove he can beat tight press-man coverage."
"Fannin led the FBS in receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,555) in 2024. In addition to playing at the Senior Bowl, he put up big numbers against Penn State and Texas A&M early in the 2024 season. Fannin catches passes in stride before showcasing an outstanding ability to break tackles or make defenders miss. He tracks the ball well and makes plays down the seam."
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Take a look at Daniel Jeremiah's latest top 50 NFL Draft Prospects. Watch the 2025 NFL Draft April 24-26 on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.
No. 1: DE Abdul Carter, Penn State
No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado
No. 3: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
No. 4: DT Mason Graham, Michigan
No. 5: EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia
No. 6: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
No. 7: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
No. 8: QB Cam Ward, Miami
No. 9: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
No. 10: OT Will Campbell, LSU
No. 11: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
No. 12: OT Armand Membou, Missouri
No. 13: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
No. 14: CB Will Johnson, Michigan
No. 15: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
No. 16: WR Matthew Golden, Texas
No. 17: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
No. 18: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
No. 19: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
No. 20: IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama
No. 21: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
No. 23: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
No. 23: DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
No. 24: IOL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
No. 25: EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
No. 26: EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
No. 27: EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
No. 28: DT Walter Nolen, Mississippi
No. 29: S Malaki Starks, Georgia
No. 30: DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
No. 31: OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
No. 32: TE Mason Taylor, LSU
No. 33: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
No. 34: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
No. 35: CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
No. 36: QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
No. 37: OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
No. 38: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
No. 39: OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
No. 40: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
No. 41: IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
No. 42: CB Trey Amos, Mississippi
No. 43: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
No. 44: LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
No. 45: RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
No. 46: EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas
No. 47: DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
No. 48: OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue
No. 49: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
No. 50: CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
