On Wednesday, the Memphis Showboats made a solid addition to their TE room. Rookie Jacob Warren out of Tennessee has signed with the franchise for the 2025 UFL season, returning to the state to continue to play football.
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— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) December 18, 2024
Jacob played the entirety of his college football at Tennessee. With the Volunteers, he was active for five seasons, racking up 607 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
Warren was a starter for the Vols his final three seasons. He earned multiple awards along the way, including being named as a 2023 Wuerffel Trophy Nominee for his leadership both on and off of the field.
Jacob Warren is one of the #Patriots most intriguing UDFA signings, especially in a TE room that’s low on versatility and run-blocking upside
Lined up all over for Tennessee and offers a big target over the middle and in the RZ
Also a really smart guy who seems like another… pic.twitter.com/NKYLTL14Mh
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) April 28, 2024
His success at Tennessee earned him an opportunity in the NFL with the New England Patriots. Warren spent this past preseason in New England, but didn’t record any receptions during those games – as he wasn’t actively getting snaps for any of them. He was cut back at the end of August.
At 6’6”, 253 lbs., Warren is a big bodied tight end who’s got the ability to run routes as well. With some of the changes that the Showboats are making across the board, it’s not too surprising to see the TE room being adjusted. As of right now, Sage Surratt has not been re-signed; but Warren – and also former Stars TE Ryan Izzo – have been added in his place. Jacob is an exciting pickup by GM Jim Monos, given his youth – and tremendous athletic upside.
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