Goedert Hurt; Is Penn State’s Tyler Warren Eagles’ Next Great Tight End?

In 2024, Warren enjoyed a breakout campaign, solidifying his place among college football’s top tight ends. He consistently displayed his impressive catch radius and reliable hands, excelling in contested catch situations. His large frame, coupled with natural athleticism, allowed him to dominate 50-50 balls and provide a reliable target in critical moments.

What makes Warren especially intriguing for Philadelphia is his agility after the catch. Despite lacking elite straight-line speed, Warren has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to force missed tackles in open space, showcasing a physicality and quickness reminiscent of Bowers. This knack for generating yards after the catch would fit seamlessly into an Eagles offense known for exploiting mismatches and maximizing versatility.

Warren’s journey to becoming one of Penn State’s most dynamic players began with his impressive multi-sport background in Virginia. A high school star in football, basketball, and baseball, Warren eventually focused on football, where he developed into a Third-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2023. He leaves Penn State as the program's all-time leader in touchdowns by a tight end.

While Warren’s game is still developing, particularly in areas like blocking consistency and route-running refinement, his ceiling as an NFL prospect is undeniable. His ability to line up across formations and contribute in diverse ways would make him a natural fit for an Eagles team that prizes positional versatility and offensive creativity.

With Goedert entrenched as the Eagles’ top tight end, the need for a replacement isn’t urgent, but the fact that he’s injured and has been ruled out of Sunday’s meeting with Carolina opens up the tight end conversation.

Indeed, Philadelphia’s forward-thinking front office has a history of drafting players to groom for future roles, and Warren could represent an ideal candidate to eventually take the reins.