Tyler Warren did not receive enough Heisman Trophy votes to earn an invitation to the ceremony in New York. But Penn State’s star tight end cracked the top 10.

Warren finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting, it was revealed Friday night.

Warren is the first State of Pennsylvania player to finish in the top 10 in Heisman voting since Saquon Barkley placed fourth in 2017. He is only the second Penn State tight end to crack the top 10, joining Ted Kwalick in 1968.

The Heisman Trophy winner – and the rankings of the four finalists – will be announced Saturday evening. 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 on Friday released the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th with the most votes. The number of votes received by each player was not disclosed.

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo and Army quarterback Bryson Daily finished fifth and sixth. Warren received the seventh most votes. A trio of quarterbacks – Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord – round out the top 10.

Warren has had an incredible year. On Thursday, he was named the winner of the John Mackey Award, given 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 touchdowns are a program record for a tight end.

But Warren did more than just catch passes. He is one of the most versatile players in the country. Warren lined up as a tight end, receiver, quarterback, etc. The former high school quarterback totaled 189 yards and four scores. He’s an excellent blocker. And at USC — in the midst of a 17-catch, 224-yard performance — Warren recovered the ball and caught an acrobatic 32-yard touchdown on the same play against the Trojans.

Warren was the ultimate chess piece for first-year Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. He was a reliable target for quarterback Drew Allar and was the focal point of the offense, helping the Nittany Lions advance to the College Football Playoff.