Colts Players With Serious NCAA Tournament Rooting Interest

Jared Goff's career path has hardly been linear, but through all the highs and lows, he's emerged as the quarterback of one of the best offenses in the NFL. 

Lewis was placed on injured reserve after sustaining an elbow injury in Week 4.

Wayne is in his sixth year as a semifinalist, and has been a finalist every year he's been eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mathis is in his fourth year as a semifinalist while Vinatieri advanced as a semifinalist in his first year on the ballot. 

Pittman had five catches for 46 yards in the Colts' 28-27 win over the New York Jets.

Richardson completed eight of 10 passes for 129 yards, throwing for a touchdown and rushing for the game-winning score, over the Colts' final two possessions on Sunday against the Jets. 

Richardson completed 20-of-30 passes for a career-high 272 yards and one touchdown, and put up 32 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the New York Jets.

Richardson set a new career high with 272 passing yards – the most New York has allowed all season – and scored two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner with 46 seconds left, as the Colts beat the Jets, 28-27, on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. 

Mitchell set new career highs in receptions (six) and yards (71) in the Colts' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis has hosted every NFL Combine since 1987, and is now slated to host the NFL Combine in both 2025 and 2026. 

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson made "great strides" over the last two weeks, opening the door for him to return this week as the Colts' starting quarterback. 

Head coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday Richardson will return behind center for this weekend's game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. 

The rookie wide receiver had a career-high six receptions for 71 yards on Sunday.