Colts select Florida EDGE, George Gumbs Jr., with 156th pick in 2026 NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Indianapolis Colts selected Florida EDGE George Gumbs Jr. with the 156th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Gumbs is expected to enhance the Colts' EDGE position alongside Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau.

Key points

Colts selected George Gumbs Jr. with the 156th pick
Gumbs plays the EDGE position
He joins Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau on the roster
Chris Ballard aims to add energy to the EDGE position
Gumbs has potential for development as a starter

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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Indianapolis Colts helmet logo at midfield of Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images With the 156th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Florida EDGE, George Gumbs Jr. Gumbs will slide right into a Colts team that already features Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau set to play major roles at EDGE in 2026. Chris Ballard talked about wanting to add “juice” to the position on day three of the draft at yesterday. Well see what the future holds for Gumbs with the team in 2026 and beyond. Here is what Lance Zurlein said about about Gumbs leading up to the draft:

Late bloomer with work to do to convert potential into production. Gumbs’ attitude and work ethic have propelled him through multiple position changes (WR/TE/Edge) and a successful leap from Northern Illinois to Florida. Everything he does as a run defender and pass rusher should improve with additional technique work. He’s tough and competitive versus the run, but the ceiling might be average. As a rusher, he’s collected a catalog of openers and counters but is still working on their setup and execution to get to quarterbacks. He has an eventual-starter ceiling with an average-backup floor, but his traits and mentality make him worthy of a Day 3 pick. With another pick in the books the Colts will be on the clock again soon. With as many holes as they have to fill, it’s good that this was one of six day three selections the team will make today. Make sure to stay tuned to Stampede Blue for draft pick announcements and analysis as picks keep pouring in.

Q&A

Who is George Gumbs Jr. and what position does he play?

George Gumbs Jr. is an EDGE player selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What are the expectations for George Gumbs Jr. with the Colts?

Gumbs is expected to add depth and competitiveness to the Colts' EDGE position, potentially becoming a starter with further development.

What did Chris Ballard say about the Colts' draft strategy?

Chris Ballard mentioned wanting to add 'juice' to the EDGE position during the draft, indicating a focus on enhancing that area of the team.