Indianapolis Colts' Tyler Warren highest rated rookie tight end in Madden 26
Madden 26 ratings have been released for the entire 2025 NFL draft class, and the Indianapolis Colts' Tyler Warren has the highest rating among tight ends.
Warren was the 14th overall pick in this year's draft by the Colts, but was the second tight end taken off the board with the Chicago Bears selecting Colston Loveland at 10th overall.
Warren has an overall rating of 75, while Loveland is Madden's second-highest rated rookie tight end with an overall score of 73.
No surprise here, but through the early going of training camp practices, Warren has been a fairly regular target in the passing game.
His combination of size and athleticism makes him a difficult matchup over the middle of the field, and Warren's reliable pass-catching abilities have been on display, hauling in tight-window throws or slightly off-target passes.
'Something we thought was a real strength of his was his hands, his ability to focus, concentrate, and make those tough catches,' Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said via the Indy Star.
Warren's impact on the Colts' offense, however, will go well beyond just the passing game. He's also versatile, which allows him to be moved around the formation, and is a very capable blocker. This do-it-all skill set will add some unpredictability to the offense with all the roles he can fill.
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