Colts announce 2026 NFL Draft class rookie jersey numbers

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TL;DR

The Indianapolis Colts have announced the jersey numbers for their 2026 NFL Draft class, which includes eight rookies. These numbers may change as the team finalizes its 53-man roster during training camp and preseason.

Key points

Colts announce jersey numbers for 2026 NFL Draft class
Eight rookies assigned initial jersey numbers
Numbers may change before final roster is set

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Indianapolis Colts helmets sit on the team bench during the NFL game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on October 8, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts announced the initial jersey numbers for their recent 2026 NFL Draft class, which is comprised of eight rookies this year: While these of course, could be subject to change for the final active 53-man roster by the end of training camp and preseason, given additional roster fluctuation and cuts, above is the first glimpse of their jersey numbers (and obviously for some of the later Day 3 Colts’ picks, if they actually make the team and/or practice squad). We’ll take a look at other former Colts who have infamously worn their respective initial jersey numbers:

**CJ Allen (#53), Linebacker (Georgia), Pick #53:** Darius ‘Shaquille’ Leonard, Ray Donaldson, Stan White, Marcus Washington, Germaine Pratt (\*most recently), Edwin Jackson, and A.Q. Shipley
**AJ Haulcy (#25), Safety (LSU), Pick #78:** Nesby Glasgow, Nick Harper, Marlon Mack, Jerraud Powers, and (\*most recently).

Q&A

What are the jersey numbers for the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class?

The jersey numbers for the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class include CJ Allen (#53), AJ Haulcy (#25), Jalen Farmer (#62), Bryce Boettcher (#50), George Gumbs Jr. (#52), Caden Curry (#55), Seth McGowan (#20), and Deion Burks (#80).

Who are the notable former Colts players that wore the same jersey numbers as the 2026 draft picks?

Notable former Colts players include Darius Leonard (#53), Marlon Mack (#25), and Duane Bickett (#50), among others, who wore the same jersey numbers as the current rookies.

How might the jersey numbers for the Colts' rookies change before the season?

The jersey numbers may change as the Colts finalize their 53-man roster during training camp and preseason, depending on roster fluctuations and cuts.