The 2025 NFL Draft ended on Saturday, with all seven rounds coming to a close and each NFL team adding several new faces.
The Indianapolis Colts added eight players from this class and it appears to be a solid haul.
In the first round, the team stayed put at No. 14 and still landed a player that was widely mocked to the team in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren was considered to be the top tight end in this class and contributes as a pass-catcher and blocker.
In the second round, the team added J.T. Tuimoloau, an edge-rusher from Ohio State. Tuimoloau has a relentless motor off the edge and solid moves that can be overwhelming for linemen to deal with.
Of the rest of the team’s picks, the most notable were running back D.J. Giddens, quarterback Riley Leonard, and offensive lineman Jalen Travis.
Now, let’s identify the best and worst pick the team made over the weekend.
Best: Round 1, Pick 14- Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The best pick is easily the first one the team made. Tyler Warren was consistently mocked to the Colts for a reason, and it made too much sense for the team to not to draft him.
The Colts desperately need a difference-maker at tight end, and Warren is exactly that. The Penn State product caught over 100 passes in 2024 and even contributed in the ground game and as a blocker.
Warren finished the 2024 season with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns. The pass-catcher also ran for 218 yards and four scores on the ground, showcasing his durability.
In Indianapolis, Warren could challenge to be the team’s top receiver as a rookie. No matter who is playing quarterback in 2025, Warren will make their life much easier.
Worst: Round 3, Pick 80- Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
To find the team’s worst value pick, you have to go to the third round selection of Justin Walley.
Walley was widely expected to go anywhere from the fifth through seventh rounds. Instead, the Colts went ahead and picked the Minnesota product in the third. There were many better options at the position still available, such as Jacob Parrish, Nohl Williams, and Caleb Ransaw.
The Minnesota product has been good at tracking the ball, recording at least one interception in each of his college seasons. However, his speed isn’t elite and he’s not the best run defender.
Walley will likely play in the slot in the NFL, and a boundary corner would’ve been a bigger need considering the team has Kenny Moore II still around.
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