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We’ll keep track of the Indianapolis Colts’ unofficial priority undrafted rookie free agent signings here below—following the 2023 NFL Draft:
It is no secret that the Indianapolis Colts have a history of adding undrafted players who go on to make a significant impact - some as rookies.
- Terrence Wilkins is one of the best returners in franchise history, and he went undrafted in 1999.
- Guard Ryan Lilja was an undrafted free agent initially signed by Kansas City in 2004, only to be snagged by the Colts on waivers the same year.
- Dominic Rhodes set an NFL record for most rushing yards for any rookie undrafted free agent in history after Edgerrin James tore his ACL. He was arguably the co-MVP when the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.
- Linebacker Gary Brackett was undrafted in 2003 three but spent nearly his entire career as the quarterback of the Colts' defense, including in the Super Bowl run.
- Jeff Saturday went undrafted in 1999 only to become the centerpiece of the offensive line, including five Pro Bowl nods.
- Even kicker Adam Vinatieri is a future first ballot Hall of Famer and he originally signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 1996.
Priority Rookie UDFA Signings
- Emil Ekiyor Jr., Guard, Alabama
Former Alabama guard Emil Ekiyor Jr. is signing with the #Colts, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
2. Aaron Maddox, Safety, Campbell
Barker-Lane to Lucas Oil✍️
— Campbell Football (@GoCamelsFB) April 29, 2023
Congratulations @maddoxisland #RollHumps | #ProHumps | #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/bmI4NtvsQ1
3. Zavier Scott, Running Back, Maine
#Colts signing Maine running back Zavier Scott, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 29, 2023
4. Darius Hagans, Running Back, Virginia
Former Virginia State RB Darius Hagans is signing with the #Colts, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
5. Cole Coleman, DB, Elon
Elon defensive back Cole Coleman is signing with the Colts as an undrafted free agent, per source.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 29, 2023
Got a $7,500 signing bonus to come.
6. Braxton Westfield, Wide Receiver, Carson-Newman
The Colts are signing Carson-Newman WR Braxton Westfield, per source, who got $45K of his base salary guaranteed and a $5K signing bonus.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 29, 2023
7. Liam Anderson, Linebacker, Holy Cross
Former Holy Cross LB Liam Anderson is signing with the #Colts, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
8. Caleb Sampson, Defensive Tackle, Kansas
Caleb Sampson, DT from Kansas is signing with the #Colts | @HeavyOnSports
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) April 29, 2023
9. Tyler Richardson, Defensive Back, Tiffin University
Indianapolis Colts!! let’s go to work!! All I needed was 1 shot!! Cream Always Rises!!
— Tyler Richardson (@tyrichardson__7) April 29, 2023
Race ain’t over .. @Colts
##. Cam Jones, Linebacker, Indiana University
Note: Greg Moore II is a scout for the Senior Bowl. He was vetted but he has since tweeted this:
Seen a couple of different reports on Cam Jones. Nothing has been confirmed so I’ll wait until the official list drops.
— Greg Moore II (@FBWO_) April 29, 2023
10. Cody Chrest, Wide Receiver, Sam Houston State
Colts signed undrafted wideout Cody Chrest out of Sam Houston St, per source.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) April 29, 2023
11. Donavan Mutin, Linebacker, Houston
Former Houston LB Donavan Mutin is signing with the #Colts on a deal that includes $100,000 guaranteed, per his agents @davidcanter and @NessMugrabi
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
12. Johnny King, Wide Receiver, Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri wide receiver Johnny King to #Colts per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 29, 2023
13. Harris Lachance, OL, BYU
Congratulations @HarrisLachance on signing with the Colts! pic.twitter.com/oufzFjZkZs
— One West Sports Group (@OneWestSports) April 29, 2023
14. Michael Gerace, Offensive Line, Maine
Maine OL Michael Gerace has signed with the @Colts
— New England Football Journal ® (@newftbj) April 29, 2023
15. Titus Swen, Running Back, Wyoming
Former Wyoming RB Titus Swen is signing with the #Colts on a deal that includes a $3,000 signing bonus, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
16. Guy Thomas, Linebacker, Colorado
#Colts signing Guy Thomas, outside linebacker, Colorado, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023
17. Paxton Brooks, Punter, Tennessee
Paxton Brooks signs with the Coltshttps://t.co/4Y9LO8Zn0W
— Volquest Staff (@Volquest_On3) April 30, 2023
Tryouts for Rookie Minicamp
1. Jamal Woods, Defensive Tackle, Illinois
Congratulations to Jamal Woods on accepting his Rookie Mini Camp invite with the @Colts‼️ pic.twitter.com/0XLXjUzblK
— Paul M. Aloise Jr., Esq. (@paloise46) April 29, 2023
2. KeShaun Moore, Defensive lineman, Hampton
KeShaun Moore will be going to minicamp with the Colts, per sources. #DraftHBCUPlayers #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/16ebG1jPVO
— Gerald J. Huggins II, M.A. (@Coach_HugginsJr) April 29, 2023
If football doesn’t work out for Moore, he might be joining Pat McAfee over in the WWE
3. Toriano Clinton Jr., Running Back, University of Indianapolis
congrats to Toriano Clinton - rookie mini camp with the @Colts pic.twitter.com/ZiD0pcOLdV
— Tanner Simkins (@TannerSimkins) April 30, 2023
4. Michael Gerace, Offensive lineman, Maine
Congratulations to @Michaelgerace62 on earning an invite to @Colts rookie mini camp!#BlackBearNation pic.twitter.com/LWhlfjbHIZ
— Maine Football (@BlackBearsFB) April 29, 2023
5. Kody Case, Wide Receiver, Illinois
Former @SDCoyotesFB & Illinois wideout @kodycase3 has received a rookie minicamp invite from the #Colts.
— Jay Elsen - Midco Sports (@ElsenMidco) April 30, 2023
6. Ty Van Fossen, Linebacker, Cincinnati
#Colts invited Ty Van Fossen to their rookie minicamp, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023
7. Logan Bonner, quarterback, Utah State
#Colts invited @USUFootball quarterback Logan Bonner to their rookie minicamp, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 30, 2023
8. Lummie Young IV, DB, Tulane
@YoungIV23 》@Colts (mini camp)
— Nathan Shackelford (@nathanshack19) April 30, 2023
The Colts have loved Lummie's game for a while now and we were thrilled for him to have the ability to compete in camp. Lummie is a sure tackler and could be a special teams ace at the next level. pic.twitter.com/VzwYDDAbpI
9. Adonicas Sanders, wide receiver, Temple
See you in Indy, @Dono_XII!! @temple_fb x @Colts #TempleTUFF pic.twitter.com/xihoy6XlOt
— Temple Football (@Temple_FB) April 30, 2023
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