Colts draft pick profiles: Everything to know about DE George Gumbs Jr.

With the 156th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Florida defensive end George Gumbs Jr.

Here is a full breakdown with everything you need to know.

Profile

• Height: 6-043
• Weight: 245
• Age: 23

George Gumbs Jr.'s Florida bio

Quick breakdown

Gumbs is still relatively new to the pass rusher position, having started his college career as a wide receiver at Northern Illinois. Over 136 pass rush snaps last season, Gumbs generated 13 pressures and three sacks. The year prior, he logged 26 pressures and five sacks across 188 pass rush snaps. He's taken advantage of his opportunities and been a willing run defender.

George Gumbs' athletic profile

George Gumbs' scouting report

"Gumbs is more talented than skilled in his edge duties, but he is explosive, physical and selfless against the run. Because of his resiliency and competitive makeup, he is a worthy developmental option." - Dane Brugler, The Athletic

They said it

GM Chris Ballard: "Gumbs is an interesting guy because he was a walk-on at Northern Illinois, played wide out, tight end, goes to Florida, they move him to defensive end. We think this kid's got some upside. He's a tremendous athlete. Thinking helps us on teams. Think we can develop him kind of as an outside backer rusher."

Colts' scout Anthony Coughlan: "I think there's a few things he could clean up just technique-wise, like skill set, hand usage, foot usage, having a plan as a rusher. He's only been rushing for three years. He was a walk-on receiver at Northern Illinois, played some receiver, played some tight end, and then they put him on scholarship. Then he played D-end for one year, and that's kind of how Florida found him. He's a little green. I wouldn't say he's like super raw, though. Like, there's enough there where there's a good baseline of stuff for us to work with as far as his skill set."