The NFL Draft is about traits. Especially in the first round. The vast majority of teams prioritize athletic traits early because of the upside they produce. Just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. Essentially all of their stars were freaky specimens as prospects and have spectacular combine/pro day workouts on their resumes.

Texans 7-round mock draft goes big before the Combine, with Houston bolstering the lines while also mixing in some skill position needs

A popular pick for the Colts, and it’s easy to see why. They need a pass-catching threat at the tight end position, and Warren is coming off a 2024 season where he totaled over 1,200 receiving yards. But in addition to that, he’s also versatile–able to line up across the formation–and a very capable blocker.