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5 Intriguing Colts Undrafted Free Agents to Watch For

By Luke Schultheis

Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson (6) runs with the ball during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson (6) runs with the ball during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Florida won 10 to 9 Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Florida won 10 to 9 Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Curt Maggitt, OLB Tennessee

The 6’3″, 247 pound pass rusher saw his 5th-year senior season derailed after a season-ending hip injury in the 2nd game of the season. Prior to that point, Maggitt had recorded 7 tackles including 3 tackles for loss in 2 starts.

However, he’s just one year removed from a junior season with the Volunteers in which he recorded 48 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks–earning All-SEC honors:

If Maggitt can regain his prior form, he’ll make the Colts easily. Simply put, he has the athleticism, moves, and motor to become a quality pass rusher for the defense.

Like Thompson, Maggitt has a great opportunity to become an impact pass rusher for the Colts, as there’s little proven depth behind veterans Mathis and Cole at the position respectively.

That being said, Maggitt does come with his fair share of durability concerns, having also missed the 2013 season with the Volunteers because of a torn ACL.

However, if healthy, he has a chance to become an impact rotational pass rusher for the Colts–maybe even more.

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