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The Colts made 12 selections in the 2023 NFL Draft: Florida QB Anthony Richardson, Kansas State CB Julius Brents, North Carolina WR Josh Downs, BYU OT Blake Freeland, Northwestern DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, South Carolina CB Darius Rush, California S Daniel Scott, Miami TE Will Mallory, Northwestern RB Evan Hull, Wagner DE Titus Leo, Texas A&M CB Jaylon Jones and Northern Michigan OT Jake Witt

California safety Daniel Scott speaks with the media after being selected by the Colts in the 5th round with the 158th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Indianapolis Colts select California Golden Bears safety Daniel Scott in Round 5 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 158 overall pick (via a trade with the Minnesota Vikings).

Three of the Colts' 2023 draft picks were placed on season-ending injured reserve prior to roster cuts in late August.  

The Colts selected 12 players in the 2023 NFL Draft: Anthony Richardson, Julius Brents, Josh Downs, Blake Freeland, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Darius Rush, Daniel Scott, Will Mallory, Evan Hull, Titus Leo, Jaylon Jones and Jake Witt. Here's what you need to know about those players – and the process that led the Colts to draft them. 

The Indianapolis Colts selected Cal safety Daniel Scott with their fifth-round (No. 158 overall) selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Scott has versatility for the Indy defense, playing both safety spots and at nickel corner in college, and could be an instant candidate to log special teams snaps.

Scott brings extensive experience as a safety and special teams player to the Colts. 

View photos of California S Daniel Scott, selected 158 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.