Donovan Jackson

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(3 hours ago)Whatever Wrote: The NFL is way different than college.  Warren will need to acclimate just as any rookie needs to.

Age is always a negative for a prospect, regardless of position.  For one, you want to get guys into an NFL level strength and conditioning program sooner rather than later to maximize their physical development as they finish maturing.  For another, it's much easier to fix technique issues with a 20 year old vs a 24 year old where those bad habits are heavily ingrained.  

Beyond that, Warren would be 33 when he hits that 9.3 year mark.  In fact, he'll be 29 when his 5th year option is up.  The guy will be hitting his physical decline during his second contract, which is when he needs to make his big money.  This doesn't mean he shouldn't be considered for #17, but it does mean you'll be taking him with the same mindset you would if taking a RB in the 1st, meaning you don't plan on giving him a second contract.  

I understand age is a factor in the NFL. But there are many exceptions at all positions. Campbell is still a very good defensive LM as he heads toward 40 was 38 in 2024). Heyward played great at 35 and has a huge one year left on his contract as he turns 36 in May. Bengals thought Whitworth was done and were wrong.

I like the physicality of Warren. It could be a detriment giving and taking punishment, but he looks like a man playing boys in college. I also love his versatility. As far as the future, I care about his first 4 year than can become 5 years if he earns it and avoids major injury.

He would change the physicality of our offensive football team and can be used as an inline blocker, pass catcher at TE or split wide, FB and short yardage RB under center.

What are major technique issues of Tyler Warren? I don't see any major issues with this 24-year-old TE. 

I believe Warren is less risk than Loveland making major contributions in 2025 because of his versatility and NFL readiness now.