The Denver Broncos have finally made it to the playoffs. Fans can stop hearing about the team not being in the playoffs for eight seasons and hopefully look forward to a future where things only get better.

The Broncos will face a tough test on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but no matter how this season ends, the team will need a tight end to improve the passing game next season. If you’ve ever seen Penn State play this season, you know how good Tyler Warren is.

In his latest mock draft, Newsweek’s Gavino Borquez has the Broncos taking Warren with the No. 21 pick in the first round. This would be the type of pick that should earn an A+ grade from every draft analyst out there.

There are currently only a handful of game-winning tight ends in the league. The Las Vegas Raiders found one in last year’s draft when they selected Brock Bowers. Warren will be one of those guys.

Broncos take Tyler Warren in 2025 NFL mock draft

The thought of Bo Nix being able to throw against a guy like Warren next season after the incredible season he had as a rookie is absolutely tempting.

“Have you seen that tight end from Penn State? He looks like Gronk out there.”@BaldyNFL Would LOVE to see Tyler Warren in the Broncos offense…and he can see it happening 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/BQGHgHKdYK

— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) January 3, 2025

Warren has incredible hands and great athleticism. He caught two touchdown passes as Penn State beat Boise State in the College Football Playoff on New Year’s Eve and still has a chance to do more.

He ranked third nationally with 98 receptions and has a nose for the end zone with 19 touchdowns in his college career. This would be a great pick for the Broncos, and while there is still a lot of time between now and April’s draft and many other prospects to consider, Warren should be on a very short list for the team.

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