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Colts Final 53-Man Roster Projection

By Luke Schultheis

Aug 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wait before running onto the field during introductions before their home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wait before running onto the field during introductions before their home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 27, 2016; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger/Indianapolis Star via USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2016; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger/Indianapolis Star via USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line: LT Anthony Castonzo, LG Jack Mewhort, C Ryan Kelly, RG Denzelle Good, RT Joe Reitz

OT Le’Raven Clark, OG Jonotthan Harrison,  OT/OG Joe Haeg, C Austin Blythe

Released: OG Kitt O’Brien, OG Adam Redmond, OG Hugh Thornton (injured reserve), OT Mitchell Van Dyk, OT Jeremy Vujnovich.

The Colts starting offensive line is set with Anthony Castonzo, Jack Mewhort (*once healthy), Ryan Kelly, Denzelle Good, and Joe Reitz (left to right).

Jul 28, 2016; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Jeremy Vujnovich (67) cools off after a drill during the Indianapolis Colts NFL training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Mykal McEldowney/Indy Star via USA TODAY NETWORK
Jul 28, 2016; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Jeremy Vujnovich (67) cools off after a drill during the Indianapolis Colts NFL training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Mykal McEldowney/Indy Star via USA TODAY NETWORK /

However, who else they’re keeping is less clear. Rookie offensive lineman Le’Raven Clark, Joe Haeg, and Austin Blythe appear to be relatively safe bets to make the roster, as well as 3rd-year veteran Jonotthan Harrison given his interior versatility.

The Colts could always keep an extra offensive lineman like OG Kitt O’Brien or OT Jeremy Vujnovich around for extra insurance, but there’s also greater depth issues elsewhere on the roster–namely at cornerback and defensive line. However, Haeg’s ankle injury will be well-worth monitoring, as his injury could really be the difference in one of these two players making the roster as well if it lingers.

Like D’Joun Smith, another former 3rd round pick of the Colts, Hugh Thornton, could soon be released due to injuries. The Colts are clearly willing now to sacrifice past early round draft picks, if they’ve proven they can’t stay healthy and play on the field. On talent alone, Thornton has enough ability to make the team’s 53-man roster, but he hasn’t played all preseason due to injuries and his time with the Colts may be coming to an abrupt end–having been unable to audition.

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