Colts 2025 NFL draft: Defensive linemen at the Senior Bowl

USA Today

27-01-2025

With the Reese's Senior Bowl taking place on February 1st, let's take a position-by-position look at who will be participating in the week-long event and could be of interest to the Indianapolis Colts.
Rounding out this series is the defensive line, but if you missed any of our other previews up to this point, you can find them below:
Quarterbacks
Linebackers
Running backs
Tight ends
Wide receivers
Cornerbacks and Safeties
Offensive line
General manager Chris Ballard said during his season-ending press conference that he thought the play from the defensive line in 2024 was 'pretty good.'
Overall, the Colts' pass rush ranked 22nd in pressure rate and 26th in sacks–although opponents heavy reliance on the quick passing game against Gus Bradley's often soft zone defense did make drumming up steady pressure a tall task at times.
Against the run, the Colts ranked ninth allowed just 4.2 yards per carry. However, they were not immune to giving up big plays or a lot of yards either. The run defense for Indianapolis felt very all or nothing, where they either contained the opponent or were run over.
As I detailed recently, the depth at defensive tackle behind Grover Stewart and DeForest Buckner has to improve this offseason. When those two aren't on the field, offenses frequently took advantage.
When it comes to defensive end, that need could grow depending on how free agency unfolds, with Dayo Odeyingbo set to be a free agent, and Samson Ebukam a possible cut candidate.
Helping the Colts' pass rush specifically in 2025 should be Lou Anarumo and his more blitz-heavy scheme. But for the reasons mentioned, adding to the defensive front should be on Ballard's radar regardless.
So with all that in mind, here are the defensive linemen that will be participating at this week's Senior Bowl:
Alabama
Tim
Smith DL Arkansas
Landon
Jackson DL Boston College
Donovan
Ezeiruaku DL Florida
Cam
Jackson DL Florida State
Joshua
Farmer DL Iowa
Yahya
Black DL Kentucky
Deone
Walker DL LSU
Sai'vion
Jones DL Marshall
Mike
Green DL Michigan
Josaiah
Stewart DL Minnesota
Jah
Joyner DL Nebraska
Ty
Robinson DL Notre Dame
RJ
Oben DL Ohio State
Ty
Hamilton DL Ole Miss
Jared
Ivey DL Ole Miss
Walter
Nolen DL Ole Miss
Princely
Umanmielen DL Oregon
Jordan
Burch DL Oregon
Jamaree
Caldwell DL South Carolina
Kyle
Kennard DL South Carolina
T.J.
Sanders DL Tennessee
Omarr
Norman-Lott DL Texas
Vernon
Broughton DL Texas
Alfred
Collins DL Texas
Barryn
Sorrell DL Texas A&M
Nic
Scourton DL Texas A&M
Shemar
Stewart DL Texas A&M
Shemar
Turner DL Toledo
Darius
Alexander DL Utah
Junior
Tafuna DL Virginia Tech
Aeneas
Peebles DL Georgia
Tyrion
Ingram-Dawkins DL
The Senior Bowl is an invitation only, All-Star college football showcase held each year in Mobile, Alabama.
Here, top prospects are able to display their talents throughout the week against high-level competition, in drills, on the practice field, and then the week concludes with a game between the American and National teams.
The event attracts general managers, coaches, and scouts from across the league, and in addition to the on-field portion of the week, NFL teams also get the opportunity to meet with prospects as well.