The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly preparing for a top-30 visit with Minnesota edge rusher Esezi Otomewo ahead of the 2022 NFL draft.
The Colts may have added Yannick Ngakoue to the defensive line via trade, but they are likely to be looking add depth through the draft. According to Mike Kaye of Pro Football Network, the Colts are set for an official visit with the former Gopher.
They are reportedly among three teams with official visits.
University of Minnesota edge rusher Esezi Otomewo has a busy road to the NFL Draft over the next few weeks. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound pass rusher has top-30 visits scheduled with the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, and Las Vegas Raiders, according to a league source who was not authorized to speak publicly on the meetings. Otomewo will also take part in the Minnesota Vikings’ local prospect day.”
In four seasons at Minnesota, Otomewo (6’6″, 285 pounds), recorded 7.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss. He checked in with 34 7/8-inch arms and an 81.5-inch wingspan at Minnesota’s pro day. He didn’t test due to a knee injury and that’s likely why the Colts want a visit.
Leading up to the draft, the Colts will have these “official” visits. They are allowed to have 30 of these visits with prospects over the next month or so.
If you’re wondering what a top-30 visit is, here is an explanation from Jordan Reid of The Draft Network:
“Each team is allowed 30 opportunities to meet and greet NFL hopefuls and introduce them to coaches, front-office executives and scouts. On these visits, prospects will also tour the team’s facilities, address any questions, discuss scheme-specific things and undergo a medical examination.”
The Colts still need to add some depth to the defensive line and Otomewo could be a prospect they target on Day 3.
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