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Colts have drafted 26 Senior Bowl prospects since 2017

Every Senior Bowl prospect the Colts have drafted since 2017.

The Senior Bowl is an offseason mile-marker for every team in the NFL, signifying the official start of draft season. However, the Indianapolis Colts put a large significance on the week in Mobile, Alabama.

General manager Chris Ballard hasn’t been shy about his love affair with the Senior Bowl, often citing it as an event to find some diamonds in the rough. Several key players for the Colts were selected in the draft largely due to the Senior Bowl.

In fact, Ballard selected seven prospects from the Senior Bowl during the 2023 NFL draft, the highest number he’s selected in a single draft class during his tenure.

Since Ballard took over as general manager in 2017, the Colts have drafted 27 players who participated in the Senior Bowl and several more who signed with the team as undrafted free agents. We can and should expect the Colts to highly value the Senior Bowl as long as Ballard is around.

As the Senior Bowl takes place this week, here’s a look at every participant the Colts have drafted since Ballard’s tenure began in 2017:

Colts’ 5 most disappointing players in 2023

Taking a look at the five most disappointing Colts players from 2023.

Despite the Indianapolis Colts missing out on a playoff run, there were plenty of high marks from the 2023 season. Conversely, the Colts also had their share of disappointing players from the campaign.

Between injuries and poor performance, there were a handful of Colts players who failed to meet expectations during the 2023 season. Some will likely have a chance to bounce back in 2024, but the outlook may not be as encouraging as it once was.

We took a look at the players who exceeded expectations. Now, here are five Colts players who disappointed the most in 2023:

WATCH: Alec Pierce torches Raiders defense for long TD

Alec Pierce dusted the Raiders defense for a 58-yard TD.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce torched the Las Vegas Raiders defense for a long touchdown reception on Sunday.

Facing a third-and-one play late in the second quarter, quarterback Gardner Minshew had pressure in his fave, but he heaved a deep ball to Pierce, who was wide open on a deep crosser.

Minshew’s throw was perfectly in stride, and Pierce beat his defender to the end zone for a crucial 58-yard touchdown.

Stock report from Colts’ 31-28 win over Titans

Taking a look at the stock report from the Colts’ win in Week 13.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) pulled off a 31-28 overtime win on the road against the Tennessee Titans (4-8) at Nissan Stadium.

Sweeping the Titans and winning in Nashville for the first time since 2018, the Colts are now riding a four-game winning streak with five games remaining in their playoff push.

Now, it’s time to take a look at how this game impacted the stock of a handful of players.

When taking stock of a player’s performance, it’s best to be fluid. A player’s stock will fall and rise throughout the season so none of this is set in stone. However, it is important to take note of the narratives and storylines taking place as the campaign progresses.

A player’s stock can be impacted by factors such as their performance or the type of snaps they receive during the games.

Here’s a look at the stock report for the Colts following the Week 13 win:

Studs and duds from Colts’ 31-28 win over Titans

Taking a look at the studs and duds from the Colts’ 31-28 win over the Titans.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) extended their winning streak to four games with a 31-28 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans (4-8) on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.

It wasn’t pretty throughout the game, especially as the Colts were down 17-7 coming out of halftime and then were forced to kick three consecutive field goals on their first three drives to open the second half.

But the Colts were able to prevail thanks to some big plays on special teams. They blocked two consecutive punts, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Even after the Titans scored a field goal on their drive to open overtime, the Colts answered with a clutch touchdown to Michael Pittman Jr. (more about him below) to seal the win and sweep the season series against Tennessee for the first time since 2018.

Here’s a look at the studs and duds from the Week 13 divisional win:

5 takeaways from Colts’ 31-28 win over Titans

Here are five takeaways from the Colts’ 31-28 win over the Titans in Week 13.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) have now won four games in a row after finding a way to squeeze a win over their divisional rivals despite the Tennessee Titans (4-8) kicking a field goal on the opening drive of overtime.

This was one of the wonkiest games I have ever seen. It included a sequence where Samson Ebukam forced a strip-sack that was recovered by Julian Blackmon who got the ball knocked out by Will Levis for Tennessee recovery.

The Titans would end up getting three points after that. There were two straight blocked punts (one was ruled as a fumble) by the Colts, which one was returned for a touchdown.

Shane Steichen would end up going for two after that score. Gardner Minshew had a badly placed ball that went off Zack Moss’ hands right to Amani Hooker who returned it to give Tennessee two points on the board.

On top of all of that, Ryan Stonehouse got hurt on the second blocked punt, and when the Titans tied up the game at 25 all, Nick Folk missed his PAT attempt with Ryan Tannehill in as the holder for Stonehouse.

This game got so weird that at one point it was reported that Matt Gay got stung by a bee.

This was a contest that easily could’ve been lost by the Colts but the special teams delivered as well as Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce.

Here are five takeaways from Indy’s big divisional road win:

Colts vs. Patriots: Final injury report in Week 10

The final injury report for the Colts and Patriots in Week 10.

The Indianapolis Colts (4-5) and New England Patriots (2-7) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 10 matchup at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 9:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • The Colts conducted a walkthrough Friday.
  • CB Julius Brents and TE Drew Ogletree were ruled out Thursday and did not travel with the team to Germany due to injuries.
  • Despite not practicing at all this week, WR Josh Downs is listed as questionable.
  • RT Braden Smith has been listed as a full participant for three consecutive practices, which means we should expect his return this week.
  • WR Alec Pierce and LB Zaire Franklin were both full participants at Friday’s walkthrough but are listed as questionable.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Patriots in Week 10:

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Colts vs. Patriots: Updated injury report for Week 10

Thursday’s injury report for the Colts and Patriots in Week 10.

The Indianapolis Colts (4-5) and New England Patriots (2-78) released their updated injury reports Thursday ahead of the Week 10 matchup at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Colts in Week 9:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • The Colts returned to real practice Thursday after conducting a walkthrough Wednesday.
  • CB Julius Brents and TE Drew Ogletree were ruled out and will not travel with the team to Germany due to injuries.
  • Despite not practicing yet this week, WR Josh Downs is traveling with the team to give him a chance to play.
  • RT Braden Smith has been listed as a full participant for two consecutive practices, which means we should expect his return this week.
  • WR Alec Pierce was added to the injury report Thursday so that will be something to monitor going into the weekend.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Patriots in Week 10:

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Colts vs. Browns: Final injury report for Week 7

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts and Browns in Week 7.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) and Cleveland Browns (3-2) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 7 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 7:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Colts Injury Report
Player Injury Wed. 10/18 Thu. 10/19 Fri. 10/20 Status
CB Tony Brown Back DNP FP FP —
TE Kylen Granson Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Alec Pierce Shoulder DNP LP FP Questionable
T Braden Smith Hip/Wrist DNP DNP DNP Out
DT DeForest Buckner Rest — — DNP —
C Ryan Kelly Rest — — DNP —

Notes

  • TE Kylen Granson didn’t practice all week so he won’t have time to clear the concussion protocol. Expect rookie Will Mallory to be active in his place as the move tight end.
  • WR Alec Pierce was upgraded to a full participant during Friday’s practice, which bodes well for his chances to play despite the questionable tag.
  • RT Braden Smith will miss his second consecutive game after picking up a hip injury during practice in Week 6. Rookie Blake Freeland will make his fourth consecutive start and second consecutive start at right tackle.
  • DT DeForest Buckner and C Ryan Kelly received veteran rest days and should be expected to play.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Browns in Week 7:

Browns Injury Report
Player Injury Wed. 10/18 Thu. 10/19 Fri. 10/20 Status
TE Harrison Bryant Hip DNP LP LP Questionable
WR Amari Cooper Rest/Ankle DNP LP FP —
DE Myles Garrett Rest DNP FP FP —
K Dustin Hopkins Personal DNP FP FP —
RB Kareem Hunt Thigh DNP LP LP Questionable
CB Greg Newsome Hamstring DNP LP LP Questionable
DT Dalvin Tomlinson Rest DNP FP FP —
LB Anthony Walker Concussion DNP LP FP —
QB Deshaun Watson Shoulder DNP LP FP Questionable
G Joel Bitonio Knee LP DNP FP —
WR Cedric Tillman Hip FP FP FP —
LB Sione Takitaki Hamstring — — DNP Out

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Colts vs. Browns: Updated injury report for Week 7

Here’s the updated injury report for the Colts and Browns in Week 7.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) and Cleveland Browns (3-2) released their updated injury reports Thursday ahead of the Week 7 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Colts in Week 7:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Colts Injury Report
Player Injury Wed. 10/18 Thu. 10/19 Fri. 10/20 Status
CB Tony Brown Back DNP FP
TE Kylen Granson Concussion DNP DNP
WR Alec Pierce Shoulder DNP LP
T Braden Smith Hip/Wrist DNP DNP

Notes

  • TE Kylen Granson remains in the concussion protocol and is a long shot to play. He still has time to clear the protocol, but if he doesn’t practice Friday, he won’t have a chance.
  • WR Alec Pierce returned to practice in a limited fashion so it will be vital to see how he responds Friday.
  • RT Braden Smith is trending toward not playing this week, which would be a big blow to the offensive line against a vaunted pass rush.
  • The Colts will release their injury report with designations Friday.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Browns in Week 7:

Browns Injury Report
Player Injury Wed. 10/18 Thu. 10/19 Fri. 10/20 Status
TE Harrison Bryant Hip DNP LP
WR Amari Cooper Rest/Ankle DNP LP
DE Myles Garrett Rest DNP FP
K Dustin Hopkins Personal DNP FP
RB Kareem Hunt Thigh DNP LP
CB Greg Newsome Hamstring DNP LP
DT Dalvin Tomlinson Rest DNP FP
LB Anthony Walker Concussion DNP LP
QB Deshaun Watson Shoulder DNP LP
G Joel Bitonio Knee LP DNP
WR Cedric Tillman Hip FP FP

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