The Indianapolis Colts have officially signed 12 undrafted free agents, adding fresh talent to their roster alongside their eight draft picks. While the road to the 53-man roster is never easy for UDFAs, recent history shows it's possible—Dalton Tucker and Johnathan Edwards both earned their spots with the Colts in the last two years. As rookie minicamp kicks off, let's get to know this year's class with one standout stat for each player.
Joshua Ball, OL (Marshall): At 6-foot-5 and 323 pounds, Ball has been a consistent force in run defense, earning strong grades from Pro Football Focus in each of the last four seasons.
Julius Brown, DB (Wisconsin): Versatility is key for new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, and Brown delivers. He logged 545 snaps in the box, 464 at deep safety, and 472 at the nickel during his college career.
Dylan Chambers, LB (Texas Tech): Speed and agility define Chambers' game. He ran a 4.62-second 40-yard dash and posted a 7.00-second 3-cone drill, showcasing impressive change-of-direction ability.
Marcus Hagans, WR (Virginia): Reliability is Hagans' calling card. Over the last two seasons, he was targeted 139 times and dropped just four passes.
Keon Horton, WR (Purdue): With 4.43 speed, Horton was a deep threat at Marshall in 2023, averaging 20.1 yards per catch. After missing 2024 due to injury, he transferred to Purdue, where his average depth of target was 15.2 yards.
Jordan Melton, DE (Ole Miss): Melton was a pass-rushing machine last season, racking up 53 quarterback pressures and six sacks.
Mike Pare, RB (Indiana): Pare exploded in 2025, rushing for 1,128 yards at 5.4 yards per carry with 12 touchdowns. He also proved a reliable outlet in the passing game, drawing 41 targets.
Anthony Ruccie, OT (Penn State): Starting at right tackle the last two seasons, Ruccie allowed just two sacks over 599 pass-blocking snaps—elite protection for any lineman.
Jalen Sharpe, WR (South Carolina): Sharpe brings experience with 256 career targets over four seasons. In 2025, he averaged an impressive 6.3 yards after the catch, showing he can make plays in space.
Mike VanDeMark, C (USC): VanDeMark adds interior versatility to the Colts' offensive line, having played 29 games at center and guard.
These undrafted rookies will look to follow in the footsteps of recent Colts success stories, turning long odds into roster spots. Keep an eye on these names as training camp approaches—you never know which one might become the next fan favorite.