- Role/topline projection
  - Primary back on passing downs; camp notes push Warren to 60–65% of Steelers snaps, with Kaleb Johnson as the challenger for early-down work.
  - Consensus Reddit view: Warren over Kaleb Johnson in all formats; Gainwell is also in the mix for carries, creating an RBBC (but Warren is the preferred 3-down option in many takes).

- Touches and volume (2025 outlook)
  - Expected to be the Steelers’ workhorse on non-early downs; some chatter suggests Warren could approach 240+ touches if Johnson isn’t fully ready and Gainwell isn’t a primary threat.
  - Note: Kaleb Johnson’s pass-blocking weakness is cited as a reason Warren could dominate on early downs and third-downs; offense quality may cap upside, but volume could be solid.

- Receiving and pass protection
  - Warren is repeatedly highlighted as a strong pass blocker, improving his stay-on-field and third-down opportunities.
  - Some hype around his pass-catching role in certain analyses; real-world receptions numbers are uncertain, but the path to PPR value is through catches.

- Efficiency signals and context
  - Quick-hits/game-time data paint Warren as a high-YAC/favorable back in zone schemes; but overall Steelers offense is not viewed as a high-scoring, high-volume unit, which cap ceiling.
  - TIE-ish data place Warren in a favorable bucket relative to peers, suggesting competent efficiency in a committee, not a workhorse ceiling.

- ADP/value and where he fits
  - Strong value at typical ADP; seen as a "steal" by several commenters and as an excellent Zero-RB target in PPR/half-PPR builds.
  - Best fits as RB2 or a flexible bench/Flex starter in good matchups; not typically viewed as a true high-ceiling, top-12 RB.

- Risks and counterpoints
  - Backfield uncertainty: Kaleb Johnson’s development and Gainwell’s role could cap Warren’s workload.
  - Offensive context risk: Steelers’ offense isn’t widely regarded as explosive, which limits ceiling even with solid volume.
  - Some dissent (waiver-only sentiment): a non-trivial minority view still views Warren as only a depth/stash option, reflecting real risk if the backfield stumbles or Johnson wins early-down work.

- Draft and roster strategy tips
  - Best use: draft Warren as your RB2 in 1PPR/half-PPR or as a high-floor Zero-RB pick; pair with an elite early RB to maximize floor and weekly matchup viability.
  - If you’re building around safer floor with upside elsewhere, Warren is a strong late-4th to mid-6th round target in standard size leagues.
  - If you already have solid early RBs and need reliable weekly flex, Warren offers steady weeks with a path to more games with 3-down involvement.

- Quick verdict
  - Realistic expectation: solid weekly floor in PPR formats due to pass-game and third-down role; capped ceiling by offense and committee risk.
  - Actionable stance: draft him as a high-floor RB2 / solid Zero-RB fit; monitor camp notes on Johnson’s role and Gainwell’s involvement, but current sentiment favors Warren as the more reliable Steelers back.