The main question: What should Colts fans expect from Tyler Warren and the rest of the 2025 rookie class during training camp?

The positions involved: Tight end, defensive end, cornerback, offensive tackle, running back, quarterback, defensive tackle, linebacker, special teams

Here’s what know about each of the rookies as training camp approaches:

The first-round pick out of Penn State will undoubtedly have the most eyes on him of any Colts rookie this year, and the tight end seems prepared to shoulder that kind of pressure. For Warren, the question isn’t if he’ll play – it’s how much playing time he’ll get, and what his role in the Colts’ offense will be.

“He can do a lot now,” general manager Chris Ballard said in April, after the Colts took Warren 14th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. “I mean, he can play multiple spots. He’s got the quarterback background, so he can play in the backfield. He’s a great 50-50 ball catcher. After the catch, he’s violent after the catch. He brings an element of toughness that I thought we needed to add offensively.”

The 6-foot-6, 256-pound tight end quickly made an impression during rookie minicamp in May, looking confident and at ease the moment he stepped on the field. Praised for his versatility and physicality in college, Warren will provide an opportunity for more options for a Colts offense that tended to shy away from schemes involving a pass-catching tight end in 2024. With 153 career receptions for 1,839 yards and 19 touchdowns as well as 32 carries and six rushing touchdowns, Warren opens both the run game and passing game.

With experienced playmakers like Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce on the roster, exactly how Warren will fit into the offense remains to be seen but hopes – and expectations – are high for the tight end heading into camp.

Tuimoloau, a versatile defensive end, will be competing for a spot in defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s plans after a standout collegiate career at Ohio State. At 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, Tuimoloau’s size and power as a pass-rusher – not to mention his continued success at one of the strongest collegiate football programs in the country – made him especially appealing to Ballard and the Colts in the draft.

“I just think that J.T. brings so many different tools with him,” Anarumo said during rookie minicamp. “Can rush, is a big guy so can slide down inside and use him somewhat as an inside rusher potentially. Stout against the run. He’s been able to take the ball away. I think he had 16-some-odd sacks in his career. So, you’re talking about a guy that’s had proven production at the highest level. Again, another guy to me – it’s important that the guys we took in free agency, they’re used to winning. That’s a big part of becoming a consistent, winning team, is you got players that are used to it. This guy just won a national championship.”

For reference, Tuimoloau had 23.5 sacks in his collegiate career. He is no stranger to competing, having done that in his four years as part of a loaded Ohio State roster. That mindset – as well as being willing to do whatever the team needs to succeed – should set him up well to be a strong competitor in training camp.

Walley is another rookie who will competing for a depth role in Anarumo’s defense; the cornerback has a chance to make an impact and prove his worth in a defense that tends to rely on its defensive backs. The 22-year-old has already impressed his teammates and coaches during rookie minicamp and OTAs, and training camp is the next step for Walley to show his abilities on a consistent basis.

“Super gritty guy,” Anarumo said. “He’s really fast, he’s strong, he’s tough. I think he started over 40-some-odd games in the Big Ten, so let’s start with that. Just a very tough, competitive person at one of the most competitive positions in the NFL. If you’re not a competitive guy out there covering these days, it’s going to be a tough day. So, he brings that first and foremost and that’s a great place to start.”

“Walley’s been doing a hell of a job,” head coach Shane Steichen said. “Was a good get by Chris in the draft. He’s making a lot of plays out there.”

As a four-year starter (49 games, 42 starts) at Minnesota, Walley gained experience playing corner, slot and safety, so camp is also an opportunity for Walley to show his value as a competitor at multiple positions.

Travis is expected to compete for the backup swing tackle role on the offensive line; at 6-foot-8 and 339 pounds, he possesses a remarkable level of athleticism for his size, running a 5.14-second 40-yard dash and recording a 35-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. It was that physical ability, as well as his determination and work ethic, that stood out to the Colts during the draft process. Travis has the intangibles; training camp will be the time for him to start developing into the football player the Colts believe he can be.

“His size speaks for itself,” Colts area scout Tyler Hughes said. “He’s a gigantic person. We have high hopes for him…he is a little bit developmental but knowing him and the type of worker he is, if he gets thrown into a game he’s not going to bat an eye. He’s gonna be fine. He’s athletic enough, he’s big enough, he’s long enough to where he’ll find a way to figure it out.”