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Although the Indianapolis Colts didn’t have massive expectations in 2024, they ended the season 8-9, finishing second in the AFC South. With Anthony Richardson’s development in mind for the Colts’ 2025 NFL Draft plans, there’s an expectation that Chris Ballard will use picks on offensive weapons for their soon-to-be third-year quarterback. Through the first two seasons, Richardson has hit some bumps in the road, and as a quarterback who entered the NFL Draft as a project, Indianapolis hasn’t done a great job developing said talent.
In fact, they could’ve stunted his development when the Colts decided to bench Richardson for veteran Joe Flacco in 2024.
With free agency on the horizon for the Colts, there are a few players they could go out and get to ensure Richardson has more help on offense.
However, as a team that allowed an average of 361.2 points per game, they ended the 2024 season as one of the worst defensive units across the NFL.
So, although their 8-9 record might’ve indicated that this team is close to becoming a competitor in the AFC, it could take another year or so of building until they’re at that level.
Regardless, with the NFL Draft just around the corner, here’s how the PFF Mock Draft Simulator had the first three rounds going for the Colts.
The PFF Mock Draft Simulator is a tool for fans to put themselves in the seat of a general manager for an NFL franchise during the NFL Draft. This tool compiles data from PFF’s NFL Draft big board and user-submitted mock drafts to give fans an idea of where prospects could land in the actual draft. A computer simulation made these picks.
As one of the best offensive prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Warren was the heartbeat of the Nittany Lions’ offense in 2024.
Although he was with Penn State for five years, 2024 was his true breakout season, as the 21-year-old was awarded the 2024 John Mackey Award, which goes to the best tight end in college football.
In Warren’s final season with Penn State, he accumulated 104 receptions, 1,233 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns.
And as a 6-foot-6, 249-pound tight end, he’s a massive weapon in both the passing and running game.
Whether he’s asked to block or run a route, Warren showcased the ability to do both at an elite level in his final season with Penn State.
Tyler Warren in the B10 Championship game was one of the best TE run blocking performances I’ve seen this year
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) December 18, 2024
Considering the Colts’ lack of weapons on offense, adding Warren would be a huge get for Richardson.
While comparing him to someone like Rob Gronkowski is a bit bold, the two are built similarly.
Tyler Warren: 6-foot-6, 249 pounds Rob Gronkowski: 6-foot-6, 265 pounds
And this isn’t comparing the two as prospects, rather, it’s...
