Indianapolis Colts 2025 NFL draft picks: Full list by round

ByStephen Holder

Friday, April 25, 2025 6:28AM

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 2025 NFL draft(8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) began Thursday and is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

TheIndianapolis Coltsare scheduled to makesevenof the draft's 257picks, beginning with theNo. 14 selection of the first round, which they used for Penn State tight endTyler Warren.

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Round 1: No. 14 overall, Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

My take: This was a dream scenario for the Colts, who had targeted Warren for months and had him pegged as one of the players on their board they most coveted. There was widespread belief he would be picked before getting to Indianapolis, but the Bears' decision to opt for Michigan TE Colston Loveland left Warren available to the Colts. Warren will be a multi-dimensional tight end for Indy, which has been seeking a player at the position who can play in all situations. With Warren being an accomplished receiver and blocker, look for him to rarely leave the field.

Key stat: Warren's 104 catches last season for the Nittany Lions was an astounding breakout for him, more than tripling his production from the year before in 2023 (34 catches). That tells you something about the extent to which Penn State leaned on Warren, who accounted for a significant chunk of their offense with 1,451 scrimmage yards for the season. Warren had 12 total touchdowns, four of them coming as a runner as he demonstrated his ability to contribute as a fullback or H-back.

Will he start as a rookie: Warren joins a team that was in dire need of a tight end and figures to be a mainstay in the offense in Year 1. The Colts were last in the NFL in tight end receptions last season, and they did nothing to bolster the position in free agency. That means Warren has a direct path to extensive playing time and prime opportunity to work the middle of the field where coach Shane Steichen will look to find him favorable matchups.

What's next: The Colts are almost certain to take a long look at addressing both their offensive and defensive lines. They lost two offensive-line starters to free agency and will look to address the depth there as well. On the defensive line, the Colts have three key pieces headed for free agency after the season and a pair of 31-year old tackles. Also in play is weak-side linebacker after the departure of starter E.J. Speed in free agency.