Previewing Colts' offensive tackle position ahead of 2026 NFL draft

What is the Colts' need at offensive tackle in the NFL draft?

The Colts' starting five up front is on the roster already, but the offensive line unit is short on experienced depth. First off the bench at tackle right now is either Luke Tenuta or Blake Freeland. Tenuta has played 35 career offensive snaps, while Freeland has 724, but almost all of those snaps came in 2023.

Having competition for Jalen Travis, the presumed starter at right tackle, wouldn't be a bad thing either, given his lack of NFL experience. That said, with more pressing needs elsewhere, adding to the tackle position may not be an early-round priority for Ballard.

Top offensive tackle prospects in 2026 NFL draft

With help from the consensus big board, here are the top offensive tackle prospects in this year's draft outside of the top 30, with the Colts' first pick coming at 47th overall.

• 34. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
• 65. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
• 100. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M
• 110. Markel Bell, Miami
• 117. Brian Parker II, Duke
• 119. Austin Barber, Florida
• 125. Jude Bowry, Boston College
• 132. Kage Casey, Boise State
• 140. Travis Burke, Memphis
• 144. Isaiah World, Oregon
• 171. Diego Pounds, Ole Miss
• 174. Drew Shelton, Penn State
• 180. JC Davis, Illinois
• 197. Carver Willis, Washington
• 209. Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Why might Colts draft an offensive tackle?