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Drew and Rob take a deep dive into the top tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses, and draft projections. This class features a mix of high-end talent, athletic pass catchers, and physical blockers, but who stands out as the best of the best?  

At the top of the board is Penn State’s Tyler Warren, a dominant force who put up monster numbers in his final college season. At 6’6” and 261 pounds, Warren earned the John Mackey Award, First-Team All-American honors, and was named Big Ten Tight End of the Year. His ability to contribute in multiple ways makes him the clear number-one tight end in the draft, but he still has room for growth in his route running and pass protection.  

Right behind him is Michigan’s Colston Loveland, a smooth route runner with wide receiver-like movement skills. He’s not the most physical player and struggles with contested catches, but his upside as a dynamic receiving threat has him locked in as a late first-round prospect. Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr. put up jaw-dropping numbers with over 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns, making him an unstoppable force in the MAC. However, questions about his athleticism and competition level make him more of a Day 2 target.  

The depth in this tight end class continues with LSU’s Terrance Ferguson and Mason Taylor, both talented pass catchers with strong red zone skills but some concerns in blocking and handling physical defenders. Miami’s Elijah Arroyo is one of the fastest tight ends in the draft with big-play potential, but his medical history, including an ACL injury, raises red flags. Gunnar Helm from Texas brings toughness and reliable hands, but he lacks elite speed and still needs work on his blocking.  

Further down the rankings, Notre Dame’s Mitchell Evans, Clemson’s Jake Briningstool, and Iowa’s Luke Lachey all bring different skill sets to the table. Evans is a strong contested-catch receiver but lacks high-end athleticism, Briningstool has deep-threat ability but needs to bulk up, and Lachey follows in the footsteps of past Iowa tight ends, offering solid fundamentals but lacking standout traits.  

Drew and Rob analyze what makes these tight ends valuable at the next level and where they might land in the 2025 NFL Draft. With teams always searching for the next elite playmaker at the position, this year’s draft class has plenty of intriguing options. Whether it's a first-round talent like Warren or a mid-round gem, this episode provides a full breakdown of what each prospect brings to the table.

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