The Indianapolis Colts are doing their due diligence in the backfield, reportedly working out former UCLA running back Jalen Berger on Thursday, per NFL insider Aaron Wilson. It's a familiar story this time of year—teams bringing in undrafted free agents to see if there's a diamond in the rough.

Berger took a winding road through college football, spending six seasons across three programs: two years at Wisconsin, two at Michigan State, and his final two at UCLA. Despite that experience, he went undrafted this spring and hasn't landed a contract yet. He did get a look at Seattle's rookie minicamp as a tryout player, but no deal materialized there either.

At 6'1" and 215 pounds, Berger has the size teams look for in a power back. This past season at UCLA, he carried 81 times for 355 yards—a solid 4.4 yards per carry—with two touchdowns. His best season came in 2022 at Michigan State, where he rushed for 678 yards and six scores. He's also shown some ability as a pass-catcher, with 63 career targets, including 26 over the last two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. Special teams experience? Minimal, which could be a hurdle.

No signing has been reported yet, and that's not unusual. Throughout the offseason and even into the regular season, teams routinely bring in players for workouts to build a list of potential options. Think of it as a talent pipeline—you never know when you'll need to make a quick addition.

For the Colts, the running back room is already looking strong. Jonathan Taylor is the bell cow, and the competition for the RB2 spot is heating up between DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan. Rookie UDFA Jordon Vaughn brings intrigue, while Lincoln Pare and Ulysses Bentley (who spent last season on the practice squad) round out the depth chart.

So while Berger's workout is worth noting, it's more about preparation than panic. The Colts are simply covering their bases—and for fans, that's a sign of a well-managed roster.