Indianapolis Colts 53-man roster projection following 2024 NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have gotten through the 2024 NFL Draft and are filling out the roster with undrafted free agents rookies . With that, it's time for a way-too-early roster projection.

So much is going to change over the summer that the roster could look very different by the time training camp ends at the end of August.

Still, this is a good exercise to familiarize ourselves with the current state of the roster while gauging the big decisions the Colts will have to make throughout training camp and the preseason.

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Following the draft, here's a projection of the Colts' 53-man roster in 2024:

Colts roster projection following 2024 NFL Draft

Quarterback (2)

• As long as Richardson is healthy, it's likely the Colts will carry two quarterbacks. There will be a battle for QB3 between Sam Ehlinger and a pair of undrafted free agents in Kedon Slovis and Jason Bean. Whoever wins that battle likely stays on the practice squad and will be the emergency QB on game days.
• Notable Cuts: Sam Ehlinger

Running Back (3)

• The Colts didn't make any major additions to the backfield so we should assume they will carry three. Maybe 2023 UDFA Zavier Scott makes an impact as a special teamer, and the RB2 role is largely up for grabs. They liked Hull, a 2023 fifth-round pick, and Tyler Goodson will be in the mix as well.
• Notable Cuts: Tyler Goodson, Zavier Scott

Wide Receiver (6)

• There won't be much room for competition for the final spot, and it will be interesting whether the Colts will carry six receivers. Given Gould's likely contributions on special teams, he makes it as the return man. Mitchell and Pierce will compete for the X-receiver role.
• Notable Cuts: D.J. Montgomery, Juwann Winfree

Tight End (4)

• The only question here is whether Alie-Cox will be on the team. The Colts may only carry three tight ends if they're comfortable with Woods' health and progress as the potential starting Y tight end. For now, Alie-Cox is safe.

Offensive Line (9)

• There will be an interesting competition for the final spot, and there's an avenue where the Colts keep 10 offensive linemen. The rookie draft picks are probably safe bets to make the roster, and even though Goncalves is likely to kick inside , the Colts still don't have a fourth offensive tackle so the rookie will provide tackle-guard flexibility. The final spot could come down to Sills and Danny Pinter.
• Notable Cuts: Danny Pinter, Wesley French

Defensive Line (9)

• There's not much room for competition here. The final spot is likely going to come down to a choice between Taven Bryan, 2023 fourth-round pick Adetomiwa Adebawore and the 2024 seventh-rounder in Laulu. We give the benefit of the doubt to Laulu, but it could go either way.
• Notable Cuts: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Titus Leo, Eric Johnson, Taven Bryan

Linebacker (6)

• It will be interesting to see how the Colts go about the linebacker room. Carlies gets the benefit of the doubt thanks to his athleticism and likely role on special teams. Ronnie Harrison and Isaiah Land are likely battling for the final spot if they keep six.
• Notable Cuts: Ronnie Harrison

Cornerback (6)

• The Colts will need as much depth as possible here. The final spot could come down to the slot role between Abraham and Chris Lammons. It could go either way, but we'll give the benefit of the doubt to the rookie until the competition starts.
• Notable Cuts: Chris Lammons

Safety (5)

• Keeping five safeties might not be realistic, but the Colts probably want Scott's contributions on special teams. It seems the Colts are starting out rookie Jaylin Simpson at free safety, but he also has the flexibility to play as a nickel defender.
• Notable Cuts: Trevor Denbow

Specialists (3)

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