Quarterbacks (5)
- 4 Sam Ehlinger
- 5 Anthony Richardson
- 8 Jason Bean (undrafted free agent; also listed as wide receiver)
- 15 Joe Flacco (signed as free agent)
- 17 Kedon Slovis (undrafted free agent)
One to watch: Anthony Richardson. While Richardson practiced at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center during OTAs, training camp will be the public's first look at the 2023 No. 4 overall pick since he sustained a season-ending shoulder injury last October. Richardson said last week he's healthy ahead of the start of training camp, and how he progresses ahead of Sept. 8's season opener against the Houston Texans will be closely followed in the coming days and weeks.
Running backs (6)
- 26 Evan Hull
- 27 Trey Sermon
- 28 Jonathan Taylor
- 31 Tyler Goodson
- 34 Zavier Scott
- 36 Trent Pennix (undrafted free agent)
One to watch: Jonathan Taylor. Taylor was on the field with Richardson for all of two snaps in 2023, and yet the Colts still finished 10th in the NFL in points per game (23.3). The Colts have high expectations for Taylor in 2024, and the way he finished the 2023 season – with 188 yards on 30 carries in Week 18 against the Houston Texans – was a reminder of how explosive the 25-year-old can be.
Wide receivers (12)
- 1 Josh Downs
- 2 D.J. Montgomery
- 3 Ethan Fernea
- 6 Anthony Gould (fifth-round draft pick)
- 7 Xavier White (undrafted free agent)
- 9 Juwann Winfree
- 10 Adonai Mitchell (second-round draft pick)
- 11 Michael Pittman Jr.
- 12 Tyrie Cleveland
- 13 Derek Slywka (undrafted free agent)
- 14 Alec Pierce
- 16 Ashton Dulin
One to watch: Adonai Mitchell. The 6-foot-2, 205 pound Mitchell had a few standout practices during OTAs, and his work ethic impressed teammates as soon as he arrived in Indianapolis this spring. Mitchell is a quick and fluid route runner with strong hands and an accomplished resume – only Devonta Smith has more receiving touchdowns in College Football Playoff history. The Colts see plenty of playmaking upside in Mitchell, but first he'll have to handle the physical and mental grind of an NFL training camp, especially once the pads come on.
Tight ends (7)
- 49 Eric Tomlinson
- 80 Jelani Woods
- 81 Mo Alie-Cox
- 83 Kylen Granson
- 84 Jordan Murray
- 85 Drew Ogletree
- 86 Will Mallory
One to watch: Jelani Woods. The 2022 third-round pick missed the entire 2023 season with hamstring issues, but he was healthy through OTAs and will look to re-earn his place in the Colts' offense during training camp. Woods showed plenty of promise as a rookie, but he'll need to develop trust with Richardson and his coaches – none of whom were here in 2022 – in July and August to make an impact in September and beyond.
Tackles (5)
- 71 Matt Goncalves (third-round draft pick)
- 72 Braden Smith
- 73 Blake Freeland
- 76 Jake Witt
- 79 Bernhard Raimann
Guards (7)
- 56 Quenton Nelson
- 60 Tanor Bortolini (fourth-round draft pick)
- 64 Arlington Hambright
- 65 Josh Sills
- 66 Lewis Kidd
- 68 Dalton Tucker (undrafted free agent)
- 75 Will Fries
Centers (3)
- 62 Wesley French
- 63 Danny Pinter
- 78 Ryan Kelly
One to watch: Blake Freeland. For the second straight year, the Colts will return their five starting offensive linemen, though the team did add tackle Matt Goncalves and guard Tanor Bortolini in the NFL Draft. There should be some notable competitions for reserve roles in Tony Sparano Jr.'s room, but the development of Freeland – a 2023 fourth-round pick who started nine games at left and right tackle as a rookie – will be important to track. The Colts liked how Freeland never lost confidence despite facing a gauntlet of top-tier defensive ends last year, and we'll get a good idea of his progress as he faces off against a deep, experienced D-line rotation during training camp.
Defensive ends (8)
- 51 Kwity Paye
- 52 Samson Ebukam
- 54 Dayo Odeyingbo
- 55 Isaiah Land
- 91 Titus Leo
- 92 Genard Avery
- 94 Tyquan Lewis
- 97 Laiatu Latu (first-round draft pick)
One to watch: Laiatu Latu. The first defensive player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, Latu totaled 23.5 sacks over his two collegiate seasons at UCLA – the most of any FBS-level player in that span. On the field, Latu has a well-honed repertoire of pass rushing moves and a relentless motor; off the field, he's humble and grateful for his opportunity in the NFL. His addition should only bolster a pass rush that set an Indianapolis-era record with 51 sacks in 2023.
Defensive tackles (7)
- 74 Jonah Laulu (seventh-round draft pick)
- 90 Grover Stewart
- 93 Eric Johnson II
- 95 Adetomiwa Adebawore
- 96 Taven Bryan
- 98 Raekwon Davis (signed as free agent)
- 99 DeForest Buckner
One to watch: Grover Stewart. This is mostly a nod to a player who's just fun to watch practice. Stewart, over the years, has almost single-handedly ruined several 11-on-11 practice periods by smothering running plays, collapsing pockets and even, a few years ago, picking off a screen pass. He's a joy to watch in one-on-one D-line vs. O-line drills, and he brings both competitive juice and a gregarious presence to Grand Park.
Linebackers (9)
- 41 Grant Stuard
- 44 Zaire Franklin
- 45 EJ Speed
- 47 Liam Anderson
- 49 Craig Young (undrafted free agent)
- 50 Segun Olubi
- 57 Jaylon Carlies (fifth-round draft pick)
- 58 Austin Ajiake (undrafted free agent)
- 59 Cameron McGrone
One to watch: EJ Speed. In his first season as a regular starter, Speed's playmaking ability shined – he was one of two players last year with at least 100 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles. Now entering his sixth season – and first as a no-doubt starting linebacker – Speed has a prime chance to build on the impact he made in 2023 next to Zaire Franklin.
Cornerbacks (10)
- 21 Dallis Flowers
- 23 Kenny Moore II
- 29 JuJu Brents
- 30 Jaylin Simpson (fifth-round draft pick)
- 33 Micah Abraham (sixth-round draft pick)
- 34 Clay Fields III (undrafted free agent)
- 35 Chris Lammons
- 37 Ameer Speed
- 39 Darrell Baker Jr.
- 40 Jaylon Jones
One to watch: Dallis Flowers. Flowers felt like he was starting to play his best football last year when he sustained a season-ending Achilles' injury in Week 4. In training camp, he'll look to pick up where he left off as part of what should be a heated competition to start at cornerback. Flowers' ability to limit explosive plays was a strength of his game in 2023, and he'll look to build on it while working to earn a key role on the Colts' defense.
Safeties (8)
- 20 Nick Cross
- 25 Rodney Thomas II
- 32 Julian Blackmon
- 36 Kendell Brooks (undrafted free agent)
- 38 Michael Tutsie
- 42 Marcel Dabo
- 43 Trevor Denbow
- 48 Ronnie Harrison Jr.
One to watch: Julian Blackmon. Blackmon re-signed with the Colts this spring after setting career highs in tackles (88), interceptions (four), tackles for a loss (five) and passes defended (eight) in 2023, his first season playing strong safety in Gus Bradley's defense. The position switch suited Blackmon well not just for his production, but for his communication skills. Expect a competition at free safety, with players like Nick Cross, Rodney Thomas II and Ronnie Harrison in the mix there, but Blackmon's steady presence at strong safety means plenty to the Colts' defense.
Specialists (4)
- 3 K Spencer Shrader (undrafted free agent)
- 7 K Matt Gay
- 8 P Rigoberto Sanchez
- 46 LS Luke Rhodes
One to watch: Anthony Gould. Since the Colts' special teams core is set, we'll highlight the wide receiver the Colts selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft here. Gould was an All-American punt returner at Oregon State, and the Colts envision him as a strong competitor to earn touches on the NFL's new kickoffs this season. Gould has both short-area quickness and long speed, and his vision on punt returns stood out while in college. As the Colts – and every NFL team – figure out the best strategies to use on returns, Gould could be an interesting weapon at special teams coordinator Brian Mason's disposal.
