The draft board fell into their laps. When the Bears took Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, a traditional tight end with a knack for stretching defenses down the field, the player the Colts have been trying to find at tight end since Jack Doyle's retirement was there for the taking.

At 14th overall, the Indianapolis Colts landed Penn State's Tyler Warren, who was largely considered the top tight end in this year's NFL draft.

The Colts needed a tight end, but they had some curveballs up their sleeves, too. Here's how their 2025 draft plan came together in each round.