Jets’ 2025 Offense Takes Shape with Potential Tyler Warren Pick
The New York Jets are entering the 2025 season with a clean slate on offense, featuring a mix of promising young talent and a few lingering questions about how best to build their attack. With Justin Fields stepping in as the new quarterback, the Jets’ offense has potential, but it’s still very much a work in progress.
The foundation is there. Garrett Wilson, their star wide receiver, is set to lead the passing game, and the backfield features two capable running backs. Additionally, a group of young offensive linemen has shown promise, providing hope for better protection and a more efficient run game. However, the passing game beyond Wilson is still unclear, and the two-year contract Fields signed adds another layer of uncertainty about the direction the Jets should take.
Are the Jets in a position to build an offense designed around Fields, or are they simply looking to acquire the best available talent? Fortunately, with the seventh overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, they might not need to choose between the two. Instead, they may find the answer to both questions in one move.
On Monday, Dalton Wasserman from Pro Football Focus projected that the Jets would select Tyler Warren, the standout tight end from Penn State, in the draft. Warren, who had a sensational senior season in 2024, was named a consensus All-American and finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy race. The 22-year-old posted 1,233 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, while also adding 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns—proving his versatility.
Wasserman sees Warren as an ideal fit to help elevate the Jets’ passing game alongside Wilson. “The Jets feel like the draft’s first true wild card, having multiple options to fill needs with this pick,” he wrote. And there’s no question the Jets need help at tight end. Currently, their tight end room is considered a weakness, with Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt leading the group. New York’s tight ends ranked 27th in PFF’s receiving grade and dead last in run-blocking grade in 2024. Warren’s addition could provide a significant boost in both areas.
Fields, who has developed a strong rapport with tight ends throughout his career with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, would likely benefit greatly from Warren’s presence. His ability to stretch the field as both a pass catcher and a versatile weapon would offer Fields an added dimension, potentially making him more comfortable and effective under center.
While Fields’ future with the Jets remains uncertain beyond his two-year deal, Warren’s impact would be felt regardless of who’s leading the offense in the long term. With the potential to be a key piece for years to come, Warren could help the Jets solidify their offensive identity as they aim to compete in the AFC.
As the 2025 season approaches, the Jets’ decision to draft Warren could be a pivotal moment in shaping their future. Whether building around Fields or laying the groundwork for a new era, Warren is a player that could offer immediate help and long-term stability to a Jets offense poised for growth.
