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Ty Warren

Warren with the Patriots in 2009
Rice Owls
Position:	Defensive line coach
Personal information
Born:	(1981-02-06) February 6, 1981 (age 44) Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bryan
College:	Texas A&M
NFL Draft:	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
As player:
New England Patriots (2003–2010) Denver Broncos (2011–2012)
As coach:
Detroit Lions (2019) Volunteer assistant Detroit Lions (2020) WCF minority coaching assistantship/defense Houston Gamblers (2022) Defensive line coach Orlando Guardians (2023) Defensive line coach Stephen F. Austin University (2023) Defensive line coach Rice (2025-present) Defensive line coach
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX) First-team All-Pro (2007) New England Patriots All-2000s Team New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team Second-team All-Big 12 (2002) Ron Burton Community Service Award (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 376 Sacks: 20.5 Forced fumbles: 4 Fumble recoveries: 6
Player stats at PFR

Ty'ron Markeith Warren (born February 6, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Most of his career was with the New England Patriots. He also played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2000 to 2003. The Patriots chose him in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. In 2007, he was a first-team All-Pro player. He also won two Super Bowls during his eight years with New England. In 2010, he was named to the Patriots All-2000s Team.

Early Life and High School Football

Ty Warren grew up in Bryan, Texas. His single mother and grandparents raised him. His family did not have much money. He helped care for his younger brothers and sisters. He also worked many odd jobs from a young age.

At the local Boys and Girls Club, he met his future wife, Kesha Drayton. They have six daughters, including two sets of twins. Ty Warren still helps out in his hometown. His uncle, Curtis Dickey, was also a famous football player. He played for Texas A&M and was drafted into the NFL.

Warren went to Bryan High School. He was a great player in both football and track. In football, he was a strong defensive end. He finished his high school career with 22 sacks and 248 tackles. As a senior, he earned first-team All-State honors. He had nine sacks and 109 tackles that year. Warren took his first airplane trip to play in an all-star game in California. He graduated from Bryan High in 1999.

College Career at Texas A&M

Warren attended Texas A&M University. He studied agricultural development there. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 1999 to 2002. During his college career, he played different positions on the defensive line. He started games as both a defensive end and a defensive tackle.

In 1999, he played in five games as a freshman. In 2000, he started the last eight games of his sophomore season. He had 38 tackles and five sacks that year. He also led the team in tackles for a loss. In 2001, he moved to defensive tackle. He started seven games and was named to the All-Big 12 Conference first-team. For his senior season in 2002, Warren moved back to defensive end. He started 10 games and made 52 tackles. He ended his college career with 144 tackles and 13.5 sacks. He also blocked two field goals.

In 2010, Ty Warren went back to Texas A&M to finish his degree. He graduated in May 2011. He was the first person in his family to graduate from college.

Professional Football Career

New England Patriots Years

Warren sacks Bills quarterback J. P. Losman for a game-winning safety in 2006

The Patriots' coach, Bill Belichick, and his scouts were very impressed by Warren. They traded to pick him as the 13th player in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. In the 2003 season, Warren played in all 16 games. He started four times and had 33 tackles and one sack. He got his first career sack against the Miami Dolphins in October. Warren earned his first Super Bowl ring as a reserve player. The Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers.

In the 2004 season, Warren became a starting defensive end. He played in all 16 games. He recorded 48 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He played in Super Bowl XXXIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. He earned his second Super Bowl ring when the Patriots won again. In 2005, Warren started all 16 games. He had 68 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Warren's performance improved in 2006. He had a career-high 84 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He was named to Sports Illustrated writer Peter King's All-Pro team. Many thought he should have been in the Pro Bowl.

Before the 2007 season, his teammates chose him as a team captain. In August 2007, he signed a five-year contract extension. This contract was worth up to $35 million. In 2007, Warren was second on the team in tackles (83). He also had four sacks and three fumble recoveries.

In February 2008, before Super Bowl XLII, Coach Belichick praised Warren. He talked about Warren's hard work, attitude, and leadership. Belichick said Warren had worked hard to improve since 2003. When Warren got his new contract, Belichick simply told him, "Congratulations, get back to work."

Warren's 2008 season was shorter due to a groin injury. He missed three games in November and December. This was only the second time Warren missed games due to injury. He finished the season with 41 tackles and two sacks. In early 2009, he had surgery for his groin and a sports hernia.

In 2009, Warren started the first eight games. He missed a game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury. He also left a game against the Carolina Panthers with an ankle injury. He did not play in the last three regular season games. He finished the regular season with 46 tackles and one sack.

In 2010, Warren suffered a hip injury during training camp. He was placed on injured reserve on August 13, 2010. This ended his season. On July 29, 2011, the New England Patriots released him.

Denver Broncos Years

Warren during the 2012 NFL season

On August 2, 2011, the Denver Broncos signed Ty Warren. He missed the entire 2011–2012 season. He had a triceps injury early in training camp. The Broncos asked him to take a pay cut. He did not join team activities until June 6, 2012. Then, the Broncos and Warren agreed to a new contract. On September 7, 2012, he tore his triceps again. This made him miss the rest of the 2012 season. Warren did not sign with any team after the 2012 season.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Coaching Career

Warren became a minority coaching assistant for the Detroit Lions in 2020. He was the temporary defensive line coach for a game in 2020. This was because the main coach was out due to COVID-19 rules. He also worked as a coaching intern for the New Orleans Saints. This was part of the NFL's program for minority coaches.

On September 13, 2022, Warren was officially hired by the Orlando Guardians. He was no longer part of their staff after March 20, 2023.