In the Colts' preseason opener on Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens -- Warren's in-game NFL debut -- he caught all three of his targets, for 40 yards (13.3 avg.), including a 23-yarder in which he showed off his run-after-catch ability.

Warren was targeted three times, all of which he caught, for 40 yards, earning an impressive 83.0 receiving grade from Pro Football Focus. He proved his reliability, which as a quarterback, Jones appreciated.

The Colts took him No. 14 overall in April's draft. Most boards had him as the TE1, although Michigan's Colston Loveland ended up going to the Bears at No. 10. Warren has been one of the most impressive players of Colts training camp, and he showed off his abilities vs. the Ravens on Thursday.

Penn State's Tyler Warren was one of the finest tight ends in college football last year. Now, he finds himself with the Indianapolis Colts after being drafted by the organization with their 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

F anatics welcomed in members of the 2025 rookie draft class with messages from some of the game's biggest stars. Included was Indianapolis Colts' rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who received his message from Peyton Manning.

Tyler Warren gets Peyton Manning's unexpected approval at Colts camp. See what the NFL legend told the rookie tight end ahead of the preseason debut.

Tyler Warren still appreciates the blue-and-white team colors. Everything else has changed — his number, the shade of blue, even the decal on his helmet.

Tyler Warren's ability to make plays in the Indianapolis Colts' passing game is what is going to garner a lot of attention, and understandably so. That's an element at the tight end position that hasn't often been present in this offense.

Stephen Holder breaks down how Colts first-round draft pick TE Tyler Warren is looking fantastic at Colts training camp.