Tyler Warren didn’t receive enough Heisman Trophy votes to earn an invitation to the ceremony in New York City. But the star Penn State tight end did crack the top 10.
Warren finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting, it was revealed Friday night.
Warren is the first Penn State player to finish in the top 10 of the Heisman voting since Saquon Barkley placed fourth in 2017. He is only the second Penn State tight end to ever crack the top 10, joining Ted Kwalick in 1968.
The Heisman Trophy winner — and the ordering of the four finalists — will be announced on Saturday night. The finalists are Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
The Heisman Trophy Trust released the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th-highest vote getters on Friday. The number of voters received by each player was not disclosed.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo and Army quarterback Bryson Daily finished fifth and sixth. Warren garnered the seventh-most votes. A trio of quarterbacks — Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord — rounded out the top 10.
Warren has put together an incredible year. On Thursday, he was named the winner of the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football.
Warren set Big Ten single-season records for a tight end with 88 receptions for 1,062 yards. Warren has six receiving touchdowns this season. His 17 career receiving touchdowns is a program record by a tight end.
But Warren has done more than just catch passes. He’s been one of the most versatile players in the country. Warren has lined up at tight end, receiver, quarterback, you name it. The former high school quarterback has rushed for 189 yards and four scores. He’s an excellent blocker. And at USC — amid a 17-catch, 224-yard performance — Warren snapped the ball and caught an acrobatic 32-yard touchdown on the same play against the Trojans.
Warren has been the ultimate chess piece for first-year Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. He’s been a reliable target for quarterback Drew Allar and has been the focal point of the offense, helping the Nittany Lions to their place in the College Football Playoff.
