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Report: Bengals Margus Hunt, Titans Brian Schwenke Visited Colts Monday

By Luke Schultheis

Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Margus Hunt (99) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chandler Harnish (5) during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Margus Hunt (99) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chandler Harnish (5) during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Indianapolis Colts brought Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Margus Hunt  and Tennessee Titans offensive guard (center) Brian Schwenke in for a free agent visit on Monday.

Regarding Hunt, it’s reportedly the first free agent visit for the 29 year old defensive lineman this offseason:

Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Margus Hunt (99) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Margus Hunt (99) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Originally a 2013 2nd round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 4th-year pro is most known for being unusually tall at a ‘power forward-esque’ 6’8″, also weighing 295 pounds, and earning the nickname ‘The Estonian Giant”–having been born in Karksi-Nuia, Estonia.

It’s worth noting that Hunt was also a world junior record holder in discus throw, as he has competed in World Junior Championships previously.

He’s fresh off of a season with the Bengals in which he recorded 17 tackles and 2 passes defensed in 15 games. In his 4-year career with Cincinnati, Hunt has 29 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 3 passes defensed in 44 career games.

Per Pro Football Focus (subscription), Hunt was rated as their 62nd best ‘edge defender’ with a +68.3 grade overall–including a +77.3 run defense grade.

Having lost young rotational defensive lineman Zach Kerr in free agency, the Colts could be looking to bolster their defensive line depth by signing Hunt.

At his rare height, Hunt makes for an intriguing defensive lineman if nothing else.

Nov 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tennessee Titans center Brian Schwenke (62) looks on from the bench during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 43-35. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tennessee Titans center Brian Schwenke (62) looks on from the bench during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 43-35. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Meanwhile, offensive guard Brian Schwenke was initially a 4th round pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, as a former All-Pac 12 selection (2012) with California.

The 6’3″, 318 pound offensive guard appeared in 16 games (3 starts) for the Titans this past season. In his 4-year career with Tennessee, Schwenke has appeared in 41 career games (28 starts).

The 4th-year veteran could theoretically push promising 2nd-year pro Joe Haeg  for the starting right guard spot.

Worst case, he could provide additional interior depth along the offensive line for the Colts, as the team has so far shown no indication of re-signing backup offensive guard/center Jonotthan Harrison.

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