Broncos nail first-round pick in updated 2025 mock draft

On January 10, 2025By Littum

The Denver Broncos have finally made the playoffs. Fans can stop hearing about how the team has gone eight seasons without making the playoffs and can hopefully look forward to a future where things only get better.

The Broncos face a tough test on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but regardless of how this season ends, the team will need a tight end to spice up the passing game next season. If you’ve watched Penn State play at all this season, you know how good Tyler Warren is.

In his latest mock draftGavino Borquez of Newsweek has the Broncos taking Warren with the No. 21 pick in the first round. This would be the kind of pick that should earn an A+ grade on the report card of any analyst out there.

There are only a handful of tackle-breaking tight ends currently 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 idea that Bo Nix, after the incredible season he had as a rookie, could throw to a guy like Warren next season is absolutely enticing.

“Have you seen this 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) 3 January 2025

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

He finished third in the nation 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 a lot of time between now and April’s draft, and a lot of other prospects to consider, Warren should be on a very short list for the team.

Broncos take Tyler Warren in 2025 NFL mock draft

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