Colts Express Interest in High-Upside, Versatile Offensive Lineman

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have a pre-draft meeting scheduled with the incredibly talented offensive line prospect Jaelyn Duncan.

According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston, the Indianapolis Colts have a Zoom meeting scheduled with University of Maryland offensive tackle Jaeyln Duncan.

Sources: Maryland @TerpsFootball tackle Jaelyn Duncan visits #Ravens, #Saints, #Raiders, #Chiefs, #Titans, #Cardinals, Zoom with #Texans #Packers, #Panthers, #Colts #Bengals, #Titans, #Cardinals and #Bears @KPRC2 https://t.co/Nzyyh50vlv

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 14, 2023

Duncan would certainly check multiple boxes that the Colts often hold in high regard. He was a participant at this year's Reese's Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Ala. He was also a four-year starter for the Terps, and according to RAS, he is one of the best athletes on the offensive line in this year's class.

Jaelyn Duncan is a OT prospect in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9.01 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 128 out of 1288 OT from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/cfsr5PD8HS #RAS pic.twitter.com/fMhdGPBDlO

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 8, 2023

Duncan also offers solid versatility on the line, as some believe he could fit the next level better at the guard position depending on the scheme. While offering plenty of upside, he is also a very raw prospect who most likely will take time to develop into a true starter at the next level.

Duncan’s athleticism shines via his jump off the snap and ability to get out in space as a lead blocker, but when asked to face power rushers, he has struggled. He was able to recover at times by using his athleticism, but at the next level, he will need to work on having better leverage and overall strength.

His rawness as a prospect could work in the Colts' favor, though. They’d be able to take him into training camp and decide whether they want to begin molding him into a tackle or guard at the next level. A selection such as Duncan would also allow the Colts to target both tackle and guard in other rounds of the draft or in free agency to pair with Duncan to fill their needs on the line.

Impressive rep here from Maryland OT Jaelyn Duncan against Isaiah Foskey. Stout anchor and explosive hands latched inside the chest plate. #SeniorBowl https://t.co/67zaCMHDWA

— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) January 31, 2023

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