At Penn State, Tyler Warren made history by breaking both program and Big Ten records and receiving recognition around the country. The standout tight end for Penn State is now focusing on the NFL.
Following an unforgettable last season with the Nittany Lions, Warren is heading to the 2025 NFL draft. The Mackey Award winner also acknowledged his coaches, teammates, and supporters on Monday night.
I had the chance to compete, learn, and be among amazing people who have greatly influenced my life at Penn State,” Warren stated. I value Coach Franklin’s principles and the culture he has established. For the growth, encouragement, and family they have created among the Aces, I am grateful to Coaches Howle and Rocco.
I want to express my gratitude to my teammates for supporting me during every practice, workout, and game. Thank you for your support, Penn State community and fans. Being a Nittany Lion will always make me proud.
At Penn State, Warren had an incredible last year. He set single-season reception marks for both Big Ten tight ends and Penn State players with 104 receptions. Additionally, he has the most receiving yards in a season (1,233) of any tight end from Penn State or the Big Ten. Additionally, he led the Nittany Lions by a significant margin with eight receiving touchdowns.
Warren became the first player from Penn State to win the Mackey Award, which is given to the top college football tight end. The All-American defeated Harold Fannin Jr. of Bowling Green and Colston Loveland of Michigan to become one of three candidates for the Mackey Award.
In addition, Warren placed seventh in the Heisman Trophy vote, making him the first tight end to place in the top 10 since Ken MacAfee of Notre Dame in 1977.
Warren set school records for a tight end with 153 receptions for 1,839 yards and 19 touchdowns at the end of his Penn State career.
The second half began with a double throw touchdown for @PennStateFball!Twitter: pic.twitter.com/54lph5ddUw
For Andy Kotelnicki, the first-year offensive coordinator, Warren was the perfect chess piece. He was a focal element of the offense and a dependable target for quarterback Drew Allar, which helped the Nittany Lions secure their spot in the College Football Playoffs. After collecting two touchdowns against Boise State, Warren was voted the offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl.
Warren played a variety of positions in 2024, including tight end, receiver, quarterback, and more. The former high school quarterback scored four touchdowns and gained 218 yards on the rush. He is a superb blocker. And in the midst of an absurd 17-catch, 224-yard performance against the Trojans at USC, Warren caught the ball and scored an impressive 32-yard touchdown on the same play.
For good cause, ESPN has ranked Warren as the top tight end and 16th overall prospect in the 2025 NFL draft. It was nearly difficult to stop him at Penn State.
He is now leaving to get ready for what seems to be a prosperous NFL career.
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