Indianapolis Colts Sign Draftees, Undrafted Free Agents for Depth and Talent in Defense

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts made significant moves by signing five of their draftees, as announced by the team. Among those signed were first-round defensive end Laiatu Latu, fifth-round linebacker Jaylon Carlies, fifth-round cornerback Jaylin Simpson, sixth-round cornerback Micah Abraham, and seventh-round defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. With these signings, these players are now officially under contract with the Colts.

One player of particular note is Jonah Laulu, who was the 15th overall selection in the draft. Laulu had an impressive collegiate career, appearing in 37 games at UCLA and Washington. During his time in college, he amassed 101 tackles, 35.5 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six passes defensed, and two interceptions. His signing adds depth and talent to the Colts’ defensive line.

In addition to the draftees, the Colts also secured the signings of seven undrafted free agents. This group includes quarterback/wide receiver Jason Bean