Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are projected first-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft — and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. agrees.

The 49ers desperately need offensive linemen and defensive linemen, but they may not draft for need in Round 1 this year. Instead, they could take Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 11th pick.

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is an absolute problem for defenses and he was a beast of a player beyond standard tight end duties in the collegiate ranks. Warren is simply a weapon able to be utilized all over the field, whether that’s as a receiver, a runner or H-back in the backfield, or even as a passer.

Penn State football's All-American tight end Tyler Warren officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft, announcing his decision Monday. He will forgo his final season of eligibility at Penn State. Warren had a career year with the Nittany Lions this season,

Penn State star Tyler Warren announced on social media that he is entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Warren, who had one year of eligibility left, won the Mackey Award and was voted a first-team All-American for his work during the 2024 season.

Penn State All-American tight end and Mackey Award winner Tyler Warren announced Monday that he is foregoing his final season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

It’s hard to argue with this recent projected pick for the Colts by longtime ESPN NFL Draft Guru Mel Kiper Jr.

ESPN's Mel Kiper has the Indianapolis Colts taking an All-American tight end in his first 2025 NFL mock draft.