Colts hosting CB Jarrian Jones for top-30 visit pre-NFL draft

The Colts will host CB Jarrian Jones for a top-30 visit.

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly will host Florida State cornerback Jarrian Jones for a top-30 visit ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

After missing out on the trade for L’Jarius Sneed, who went to the division-rival Tennessee Titans, the Colts can still add some young talent to the secondary.

Jones would be an intriguing candidate to consider if Indy opts to go in a different direction early in the draft. According to Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network, the Colts are bringing Jones in for a visit.

Jones has adequate size at 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds, and he tested through the roof at the NFL Scouting Combine, posting a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a 39.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-9-inch broad jump. However, his 30-inch arms and slight frame may push him inside more often than not.

At Florida State, he lined up almost exclusively in the slot during the 2023 season, and he thrived in coverage. According to Pro Football Focus, Jones allowed a 50% catch rate, 9.9 yards per reception and a mere 25.3 passer rating in coverage on 32 targets.

It will be interesting to see how the Colts go about their draft process considering the massive need to add a boundary cornerback, but Jones has the skill set that will intrigue Indy on Day 2.

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Report: Colts hosting Marshall OL Dalton Tucker for top-30 visit

The Colts are bringing in a Marshall OL for a draft visit.

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly are hosting Marshall offensive lineman Dalton Tucker for a top-30 visit ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

Tucker brings a massive frame to the NFL at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds. He spent the majority of his collegiate career working on the right side of the offensive line with experience at both guard and tackle.

According to Pro Football Focus, the majority of Tucker’s snaps in 2023 came at right guard. He allowed 13 total pressures, including one sack, during the 2023 campaign.

The Colts have their starting tackles set for the 2024 season with Bernhard Raimann entering Year 3 at left tackle and Braden Smith holding down the fort at right tackle. They need some competition for Blake Freeland in the swing position.

The Colts also could be looking for some depth for the interior spots, but they did bring back Danny Pinter, who has experience working at center and both guard spots.

Tucker seems like a late Day 3 pick or a priority free agent target for the Colts in the draft, but they are getting a closer look at him regardless.

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