From Daniel Jeremiah at NFL.com:
Warren is a massive tight end who carried the Penn State offense this past season. He lined up in-line, in the slot and as a Wildcat quarterback. His production is the result of his size, catch radius and tenacity. He doesn’t generate a lot of separation as a route runner, but he walls off defenders when on the move. Defenders simply can’t get through his body to make plays on the ball. He can track the ball over his shoulder and he can high-point the ball when needed. He isn’t a nifty option-route type of player. After the catch, defenders bounce off him or go along for a ride as he drags them for extra yardage. As a Wildcat quarterback, he creates space with his power and leg drive. He’s effective in the run game and looks to finish when possible. Overall, he isn’t as dynamic as Rob Gronkowski was during his career, but Warren is a similar player in a lot of ways.
My Thoughts:
- The best player in this draft.
- What I love about Warren is he’s a real tight end, not one of these fellas masquerading at the position. Warren wants to line up and block people and the tight ends that can do that well (i.e. the aforementioned Gronk) are ruthless down around the goal line.
- I don’t understand the sentiment that Cole Kmet’s presence rules out the drafting of Warren. Why? Always be adding weapons. Always! I’m fine with the Bears passing on Warren if they have an equal or better grade on a player at a specific position of need. I’m not fine with the Bears passing on Warren because they already have a good player at the position on the roster.