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6 Colts who raised their stock in the upset win over Bills

These six Colts saw their stock rise in the 41-15 win over the Bills.

In what was a wild, dominating win, the Indianapolis Colts (6-5) went on the road to Highmark Stadium on Sunday and upset the Buffalo Bills (6-4) by a score of 41-15 in Week 11.

It was a statement game for the Colts, who had yet to beat an opponent with a winning record this season. Not only did they win, but they also dominated in nearly every facet of the game. From Jonathan Taylor’s historic game to the defense clamping down on a strong Bills passing attack, it was an extraordinary effort from Indy.

Here are six Colts who raised their stock in the Week 11 win.

Stock up, stock down from Colts’ 27-24 loss to Rams

Stock report from the Colts’ 27-24 loss in Week 2.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-2) made a valiant effort in a comeback attempt but ultimately fell against the Los Angeles Rams (2-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 2.

The 27-24 loss marks the first time the Colts have gone 0-2 under head coach Frank Reich with the last time being the 2017 season. The Colts had their chances to be leading for the majority of this contest but couldn’t get out of their own way.

Per usual, it should be stated that the stock report is fluid. It can change week-to-week based on a player’s performance so it’s best to not get too high or too low. Regardless, there were players who helped their stock on Sunday while others saw their stock fall.

Here is the stock report from the Colts’ Week 2 loss:

CBS Sports: Kylen Granson ‘will make an impact early’

CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso is high on Kylen Granson making an early impact.

The Indianapolis Colts added to the offense for the first time during the 2021 NFL draft when they used a fourth-round pick on tight end Kylen Granson out of SMU.

Granson is likely a lock for a roster spot in the tight end room behind Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox, but there’s a chance he earns a role right away. Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports believes Granson can make an early impact.

TE Kylen Granson
Impressive stat to know: 78 catches for 1,257 yards with 14 touchdowns in his two seasons at SMU

Granson is old for a rookie. He’s already 23. And in most cases, older prospects who produced against younger competition in college don’t pan out in the NFL. But not every “older” rookie is doomed once they start playing on Sundays. And Granson has a new-age tight end skill set.

He’s smaller, can separate — especially underneath — and is occasionally flashy after the catch. We know Carson Wentz has an affinity for throwing to the tight end — remember Zach Ertz’s 116 catches in 2018? So even with some veterans at the position in front of him, Granson will make an impact early.

There will be a lot of mouths to feed in the Colts offense even though we are still waiting to see how the pecking order will shape out. Granson is likely to be third in the tight end room when it comes to targets, and he’ll likely be behind four wide receivers and Nyheim Hines.

That said, Granson should fill the role that Trey Burton held during the 2020 season. The Colts may use him more as an H-back as well, which means we could see Granson line up in the backfield.

Training camp arrives in a week, and Granson will certainly be a player to keep an eye on in hopes he can make an impact early.

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Colts’ 2021 training camp preview: TE Kylen Granson

Can rookie TE Kylen Granson carve out a big role in Year 1?

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their spring workouts at the end of May and will return for training camp sometime at the end of July to prepare for the 2021 regular season.

Before that happens, we will be going through the majority of the roster to preview their background, projected role and bottom line with the team entering training camp.

We’ve already taken a look at previewing Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox. Now, it’s time to turn to an exciting rookie who joins the room.

Colts’ rookies will return for another week of workouts

The rookie class has one more week of work before the summer.

The Indianapolis Colts will be wrapping up their spring workouts this week with the majority of veterans breaking for summer before arriving for training camp at the end of July.

While most of the veterans will go their separate ways and train on their own for the remainder of the summer, head coach Frank Reich told the media Wednesday that the rookies will stick around for another week of workouts.

“Obviously everybody will be gone after this week, but the rookies will be back for another week next week so we’ll still get to work with them a little bit but I’m sure there will be some vets around,” Reich said. “I told everybody that they’re free to get out of here but there still may be a few vets around getting some work, but we still will have some organized and scheduled things that we’ll do with the rookies next week.”

The Colts have the majority of their rookie class out on the field for OTAs. With the exception of second-round defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo, who is rehabbing a torn Achilles, the Colts had a strong showing of attendance during their spring workouts.

Even though many of the starting roles are already solidified by veterans, the Colts have some intriguing talents coming into the mix. First-round pass rusher Kwity Paye comes to mind as a rookie who can start right away while fourth-round tight end Kylen Granson can carve out a solid role for himself in the passing game.

The 2020 class didn’t get any time during the spring to get work in with the coaching staff because of the pandemic, but the Colts are making sure the 2021 class is ready to go as much as they can be entering their first training camp.

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Rookie impact meter for Colts’ 2021 draft picks

How impactful can the rookie class be?

The Indianapolis Colts came out of the 2021 NFL draft with seven selections and several high-upside prospects that have been adding to the roster in hopes of making an impact.

Some of these picks will make an impact quicker than others. Some may not even make an impact at all. It takes time for rookies to develop into clear starting roles if they ever get to that point, but some have quicker paths than others.

Using a 1-5 scale for predicting the impact for draft picks from the 2021 class, here’s how it will break down:

  • 5: Full-time starter
  • 4: Heavily in rotation, seeing large chunk of snaps
  • 3: Rotational/depth player
  • 2: Mostly special teams with limited or no snaps at position
  • 1: Little to no impact or practice squad

Here’s a look at how much of an impact these rookies should be considered to make in 2021:

Colts sign draft picks Sam Ehlinger, Kylen Granson to rookie contracts

The 2021 draft class is now under contract.

The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Sam Ehlinger and tight end Kylen Granson to their rookie contracts, the team announced Wednesday.

With these two signings, the 2021 draft class for the Colts is now fully under contract. Five of the seven picks all signed before the rookie minicamp two weeks ago.

Ehlinger was a sixth-round pick (No. 218 overall) for the Colts. He will be battling with 2020 fourth-round pick Jacob Eason for the backup quarterback role behind Carson Wentz. He did not attend the rookie minicamp due to the tragic death of his brother, Jake.

Granson was a fourth-round pick (No. 127 overall) for the Colts. His ability as a pass-catcher and ball carrier will fit well in Frank Reich’s offense as he should move right into the flex tight end role. He’s already hit the ground running at rookie minicamp and OTAs.

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Which rookie could be a surprise gem for the Colts?

Kylen Granson has the tools to be a gem for Indy.

The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a massive rookie class in 2021 as they typically do, but there is still a chance general manager Chris Ballard found a gem or two throughout the process.

Given their draft capital, no one would be truly surprised if pass rushers Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo turned into cornerstones of the defense. In fact, the Colts are banking on that becoming a fact when the latter returns from his Achilles rehab.

But some of the Day 3 picks could wind up turning into gems for the Colts, and the player with the highest potential to do so may just be the fourth-round tight end in Kylen Granson out of SMU.

It seems Granson has already gotten the ball rolling in his favor after showing out at rookie minicamp following the draft. He’s already impressed the Colts during that big weekend, and he has a clear path to production as a rookie—even if he is TE3 behind Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox.

The explosiveness is evident on tape, and that could play well in the Colts’ offense. Though he may be a bit undersized for a tight end, his versatility as an H-back could help him carve out a role quickly in Frank Reich’s offense. The Colts can line him up in the backfield, inline or detached in the slot to use as a weapon in the passing game.

The Colts needed to surround new quarterback Carson Wentz with talent this offseason. Granson can provide that given his explosiveness and speed in the open field.

It’s easy to see why Reich was pining for Granson on Day 3 of the draft and if the rookie continues to show out at OTAs and in training camp, he could be wind up being another gem for the Colts.

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Colts’ Kylen Granson ‘hit the ground running’ at rookie minicamp

The fourth-round pick had a nice weekend at rookie minicamp.

The Indianapolis Colts conducted their rookie minicamp this weekend at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, and one participant who showed out was tight end Kylen Granson.

The fourth-round pick out of SMU has been held in high regard by general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich, the latter of which was pining for the prospect throughout the draft process.

Stephen Holder of The Athletic reported that Granson was one of the standouts over the weekend.

With Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox returning in 2021, the Colts had an underrated need to fill at tight end this offseason. Granson’s athletic profile and skill set fits perfectly into the move tight end role that the Colts had to fill with the departure of Trey Burton in free agency.

Granson may be a little short for tight ends at 6-foot-1 but he tested with an elite 4.64 in the 40-yard dash along with a great explosion grade in accordance to Kent Lee Platte’s RAS.

(Courtesy of Kent Lee Platte)

Granson will be competing for the TE3 role with Noah Togiai, who was a waiver claim before the 2020 season. That said, the fourth-round pick should be considered the favorite for that role when training camp arrives.

Given his skill set and abilities after the catch, Granson could carve out a nice role in the passing game with new quarterback Carson Wentz coming over in a trade from Philadelphia.

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Ranking Colts’ rookies by potential impact in 2021

Which rookies will make the biggest impact in 2021?

Though the Indianapolis Colts have a deep roster on both sides of the ball, they are always expecting to get some significant snaps out of their rookie class.

The group is made up of seven selections from the 2021 NFL draft and initially five undrafted free agents. How much of an impact the group as a whole will make remains to be seen, but there are a number of rookies who can crack the starting lineup relatively soon.

Here, we rank the Colts’ rookies by potential impact in 2021: