Johnson's prediction proved right. After a record-setting season in Penn State's new-look offense, Warren won the Mackey Award as college football's tight end of the year. Warren was recognized as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN.

Penn State star Tyler Warren was named the winner of the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football.

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren was officially recognized as the best at his position on Thursday night. Warren was named the winner of this year’s Mackey Award, which is awarded to the nation’s top tight end in college football by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

Some Penn State fans were disappointed Tyler Warren didn’t receive an invite to New York for the Heisman Trophy, but Thursday, the star tight end began pulling in season awards. Warren won the Mackey Award,

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren received one of the nation’s most prestigious awards on Thursday night. Warren has become the first Nittany Lion to ever win the Mackey Award for the top tight end in college football.

Each year, the top tight end in the country is rewarded with the Mackey Award. This year, the competition has been as stiff as any positional award. Penn State’s Tyler Warren has been one of the top overall college football players in the nation.