Cowboys pick award-winning offensive weapon in latest 2025 NFL mock draft

Taking a brief detour from the Dallas Cowboys' coaching carousel, let's discuss the perennial offseason favorite topic: the NFL Draft.
In just three months, college football's elite prospects will gather in Green Bay for the 2025 draft, eagerly awaiting their NFL destinations. For now, we're in the thick of continuous projections, evaluations, predictions, and mock drafts.
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In CBS Sports' latest mock draft, Chris Trapasso envisions the Cowboys taking an unexpected direction. Rather than selecting the frequently projected Ashton Jeanty or Luther Burden III, Trapasso has Dallas targeting Penn State's standout tight end Tyler Warren.
"If he can't pick Jeanty, I still expect Jerry Jones to want to make a splash in Round 1, and the 6-foot-6, 260-pound Tyler Warren with impeccable receiving skills would be just that," Trapasso said.
The 6-foot-6, 260-pound prospect experienced a remarkable surge in production during his final collegiate season, amassing an impressive 104 receptions for 1,233 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2024.
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Warren's biggest performance came on October 12 against USC, when he dominated the game with 17 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown, leading his team to a 33-30 overtime victory.
The Virginia native concluded his collegiate career with numerous accolades, including First-team All-American (2024), Big Ten Tight End of the Year (2024), and First-team All-Big Ten (2024). He was also recognized as college football's premier tight end, earning the prestigious John Mackey Award.
Tyler Warren is an elite tight end prospect.
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 17, 2025
He’s cleaned up drops (15% in 2023 to 2.8% drop rate in 2024) and become an elite contested catcher (61.9%).
Warren is also a MONSTER after the catch, forcing 30 missed tackles in 2024.
TE1 for the 2025 Draft. pic.twitter.com/z5xmJ8df1O
Warren boasts prototypical NFL dimensions that easily clear standard positional thresholds. He showcases exceptional athleticism, particularly in his explosive burst and acceleration after securing catches. His impressive catch radius, combined with advanced ball-tracking skills, allows him to effectively high-point passes and win contested situations.
Perhaps most notably, he demonstrates outstanding versatility in alignment, making him a dynamic offensive weapon who can create mismatches from multiple positions across the formation.
Warren's breakout campaign has significantly boosted his draft stock, making him an intriguing option for Dallas. The Cowboys' current starter, Jake Ferguson—a 2023 Pro Bowler—enters the final season of his rookie deal.
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