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3 things to know about Colts new DT Robert Windsor

Things to know about Robert Windsor.

The Indianapolis Colts snagged Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor with the No. 193 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

This big, strong defensive lineman out of Penn State adds an interesting combination of size and speed to a defensive line that has been reformed and upgraded this offseason.

Here are three things to know about the newest addition to the Colts, Rob Windsor.

1. Had an impressive senior season

Windsor took awhile to break into a starting role for the Nittany Lions, but once he did he made his presence known. His senior season, he finished with 40 total tackles and had 3.5 sacks. He was named to the All-Big Ten third team by the coaches. He is a strong and aggressive player in the trenches.

Windsor has a high motor and solid length to work at the three-technique defensive tackle position. Since becoming a starter over the last two seasons with Penn State, he recorded 16.0 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.

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3 things to know about Colts new OL Danny Pinter

Some things to know about the Colts new OL.

The Indianapolis Colts continue to add depth to their young roster by grabbing offensive lineman Danny Pinter out of Ball State with the 149th pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

The 6-foot-4, 305-pound lineman is a great addition to one of the best offensive lines in the league and will be able to fill in at multiple positions.

The selection of Pinter shows that Chris Ballard is not done building a strong, deep roster in the trenches. Here are three things to know about Pinter:

1. The Indiana native comes home

Pinter returns home to the Hoosier state after being selected by the Colts in the fifth round. The South Bend native attended John Adams High School, but his hometown program Notre Dame did not recruit him. He ended up committing to Ball State in 2015 as a redshirt freshman.

Being an Indiana native isn’t something new for draft picks with the Colts. They keep plenty of tabs on the local prospects and the up-and-coming scene.

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Former Georgia QB Jacob Eason, now on Colts, delivers best quote of NFL Draft

Former Georgia football QB Jacob Eason, most recently on Washington and now Indianapolis Colts, delivered the best quote of the NFL Draft.

Former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason, most recently a Washington Husky, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

ESPN cited character issues as the reason for Eason’s slide, and it appears Eason is looking to put those reports to rest.

After starting his freshman season at Georgia, Eason transferred from UGA to Washington after being beaten out by Jake Fromm for the starting position in Athens.

Shortly after being picked by the Colts, Eason, the former No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2016, delivered the best quote from NFL Draft week, showing that he is ready to prove the haters wrong.

“As soon as this virus calms down, I’m gonna go in there and compete my nuts off,” Eason said.

He’ll be sitting behind veteran NFL passer Phillip Rivers for at least one year, but he can certainly compete for that No. 2 spot.

 

4 things to know about new Colts QB Jacob Eason

Things to know about the new QB.

The Indianapolis Colts finally got their quarterback of the foreseeable future in the fourth round with their selection of Jacob Eason in the 2020 NFL draft.

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As a guy many had on the Colts draft board, this pick does not come as much of a surprise. What does come as a surprise is that Eason fell to the fourth round, but it seems that may stem from some character issues.

Chris Ballard did not have to trade any picks and waited patiently for his pick of mid-level quarterbacks. Here are four things to know about the Colts new QB in Eason:

1. From a Bulldog to a Husky

Eason was a 5-star recruit out of Lake Stevens, Washington in 2015. He committed to Georgia and was the highest rating UGA quarterback recruit since Matt Stafford, who is an idol to Eason. He would leave Georgia in 2017 after he injured his knee during his sophomore season, and the Bulldogs decided to stick with Jacob Fromm who was just coming off a national championship birth.

Eason showed promise during his time with the Bulldogs, but the injury and subsequent success of Fromm, who will be drafted after Eason, forced him to enter the transfer portal and find a new school.

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Former Georgia QB Jacob Eason drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Former Georgia football QB Jacob Eason was taken by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Congratulations to former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason, who was taken #122 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.

Eason, the former number one overall player in the class of 2016, started his true freshman year at Georgia and did a fine job.

He lost the starting job his sophomore year to Jake Fromm. Eason stuck around during the 2017 season and provided nothing but support to Fromm and his teammates amid a national championship run.

After the 2017 season, Eason transferred to Washington. He sat out the 2018 season but started in 2019, throwing for 3,132 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

In Indianapolis, Eason will have an opportunity to sit behind NFL veteran Phillip Rivers, who joined the Colts this offseason after a long career with the Chargers.

At 6-foot-6 231 pounds, and with an absolute cannon of an arm, Eason has all the tools to be a successful NFL quarterback.

Jacob Eason – No. 122 pick – Indianapolis Colts

Strengths: Pocket-passer with great arm strength and deep throw accuracy.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent timing and struggles mightily against a strong pass rush

Strengths: Pocket-passer with great arm strength and deep throw accuracy.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent timing and struggles mightily against a strong pass rush

Jacob Eason – No. 122 pick – Indianapolis Colts

Strengths: Pocket-passer with great arm strength and deep throw accuracy.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent timing and struggles mightily against a strong pass rush

Strengths: Pocket-passer with great arm strength and deep throw accuracy.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent timing and struggles mightily against a strong pass rush

What Jonathan Taylor had to say after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts

Hear what the former Badger running back had to say after hearing his name called in round two

[lawrence-newsletter][lawrence-related id=17143,17101]Jonathan Taylor will go down as one of the greatest college football running backs of all time, let alone one of the greatest Badgers to ever do it. The former Badger now has an NFL home. The Indianapolis Colts traded up to select Taylor with the No. 41 overall pick. Here is what the former Wisconsin star had to say about becoming a Colt.

In speaking with Indianapolis media, Taylor was asked about playing behind what Pro Football Focus ranked as the third-best offensive line in football, led by all-pro guard Quenton Nelson. 

“I’m truly excited. I mean, I have played against [Quenton] Nelson; we have seen him from the sidelines so we know what kind of beast he is. I think one of the biggest things is understandings he’s a monster, he’s a mauler.”

It is safe to say that Taylor is excited to get things started behind an offensive line of Indy’s caliber. The two-time Doak Walker award winner was also asked about his time at Wisconsin, and the lineage of running backs at UW.

“I can’t wait to see the next group of guys that come through the University of Wisconsin,” Taylor told the media. “I always tell guys when I am speaking with recruits that you will have an opportunity at this university, and that is all you need so I can’t wait to see the next guy who comes through with that opportunity.”

Additionally, Taylor was asked about how Paul Chryst and the Badger system prepared him for the next level. To nobody’s surprise, he gave UW rave reviews in that department.

“I think it prepares you very well, especially at the combine when you get questions about specific team schemes and what they like to run and it’s similar to what we run.” Taylor went on to add, “We do things the right way. We do it how the pros do it.”

Taylor can now do things exactly as the pros do it. The former Badger is ready to make an impact on day one in Indianapolis.

 

3 things to know about new Colts S Julian Blackmon

Three things to know about the Colts new safety.

After the Colts traded with Detroit and moved back to pick No. 85, it was apparent that they did not want to reach for any player in the third round. Instead, Chris Ballard waited and grabbed Julian Blackmon, safety from Utah.

Blackmon brings a range of coverage skills to this secondary and can fly all over the field.

Here are three things to know about the Colts’ new safety:

1. Swiss Army knife in the secondary

Blackmon was recruited by Utah as a cornerback and played the position well for two years. He learned how to play in man coverage and how to read a quarterback. Last season due to injuries in the secondary, Blackmon made the switch to free safety and continued his domination. He can play anywhere in the secondary and can fill any home the Colts face due to injury.

Blackmon’s versatility and range are likely what drew the Colts to him in the third round, which is a bit higher than most expected for Backmon. His athleticism will allow him to line up all over the defense.

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