Tight End · Indianapolis Colts
Tight End · Indianapolis Colts
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Latest on Tyler Warren — Recent contract: 4-year contract ($21.0M, $5.2M/yr, signed 2025); Latest news: In his second year as a pro, Warren is a candidate to see his role in the Colts offense continue to grow, according to Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis..
Owned a 22% target share, putting him in real difference-maker territory at TE.
Ran a route on 89% of team dropbacks, which is strong usage for a TE.
Commanded 14% of team air yards, giving him more ceiling than raw targets show.
Earned 0.21 targets per route, a strong sign the volume was not accidental.
Projects as TE8 in PPG while being drafted as TE4.
Converted 5% of catches into TDs — the scoring came from volume, so the volume has to hold.
Runs it back with Daniel Jones at QB, so the environment must hold for the role to repeat.
Only 111 targets left the offense, so meaningful growth needs someone else's work.
Route participation (89%) is already maxed out — there is no hidden usage left to unlock.
His 4 TDs came on 23 red-zone targets — the scoring is role-backed but not guaranteed.
Priced right in line with where we rank him. The field drafts him TE4; we have him TE8, right in line.
9.5PPG
Projects for 9.5 PPG at TE in PPR scoring.
11.3PPG
TE 5 - Where he landed last season
| Fantasy | Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | TM | FPTS | G | FIN | TGT | REC | YDS | Y/R | TD |
| ’25 | IND | 191.5 (elite) | 17 | #5 (elite) | 112 (elite) | 76 (elite) | 817 (elite) | 10.8 (solid) | 4 (solid) |
Route Participation
2025 Result
89%
2026 Outlook
Elite usage. Tyler Warren runs routes on 89% of plays, placing him in the top 9% of all tight ends for consistent passing game involvement.
Target Share %
2025 Result
22% (#5 TE)
2026 Outlook
Primary target. With a 22% target share, he ranks as the fifth most utilized tight end, landing in the top 4% of the league.
Targets
2025 Result
112 (6.6/g)
2026 Outlook
Consistent volume. He remains a focal point of the passing attack by earning 112 total targets, averaging 6.6 opportunities per game.
Red-Zone Targets
2025 Result
23 (28% share)
2026 Outlook
Red-zone threat. He is a major scoring threat, commanding 23 red-zone targets which accounts for 25% of his team's looks inside the twenty.
Snap Share
2025 Result
84%
2026 Outlook
Workhorse role. He is on the field for 84% of snaps, marking him as a top 7% player in total time played among tight ends.
Yards Per Route Run (YPRR)
2025 Result
1.51
Context
Efficient production. His 1.51 yards per route run shows he is highly productive when running routes, ranking in the top 16% of his position.
Targets Per Route Run (TPRR)
2025 Result
0.21
Context
High demand. He earns a target on 0.21 of his routes, putting him in the top 10% of tight ends for drawing defensive attention.
Catch Rate
2025 Result
67.1%
Context
Reliable hands. He successfully secures 67.1% of the passes thrown his way, providing a steady baseline for fantasy scoring.
YAC Per Reception
2025 Result
6.2
Context
Playmaker ability. He adds significant value after the catch by averaging 6.2 yards beyond the initial reception point.
Drop Rate
2025 Result
2%
Context
Sure-handed. With only 2 drops all season, his 2% drop rate shows he is a very dependable target for his quarterback.
QB Quality
Status
Daniel Jones
Simple Impact
Stable outlook. Daniel Jones returns as his quarterback after throwing for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns last season.
Target Competition
Status
111 vacated targets
Simple Impact
Target opportunity. He benefits from 111 vacated targets, competing primarily with Alec Pierce and Josh Downs for looks in the passing game.
Scheme & Pace
Status
60% pass rate · -0.6% PROE · 59.5 plays/g
Simple Impact
Balanced offense. His team maintains a 60% pass rate and averages 59.5 plays per game, providing a steady environment for fantasy production.
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