With their second selection in the fifth round, the Colts picked safety Jaylon Carlies out of Missouri–adding versatility to the middle of their defense.
Although Carlies is listed as a safety, and that’s where the majority of his snaps at Mizzou were played, he has linebacker size, measuring in at just under 6-3 and weighing 227 pounds.
Carlies will be playing linebacker for the Colts and could fill a similar role as Ronnie Harrison with his experience as a safety and his ability in space. The linebacker position was a low-key need for the Colts entering the draft with an inexperienced group behind EJ Speed and Zaire Franklin.
“I’m comfortable playing either spot and I feel like that’s another reason they took that chance on me as well,” Carlies said via Colts.com. “Just knowing I’m somebody who will be able to be comfortable showing my versatility playing linebacker as well.”
For a closer look at Carlies and what he brings to the Colts, here are some of his top highlights: