2026 NFL combine: Previewing offensive line position for Colts

The NFL combine begins soon, running from Feb. 23 to March 2. To preview this important pre-draft event, we will be taking a position-by-position look at which prospects were invited and the level of need that the Indianapolis Colts have at each spot.

The NFL combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium and is an opportunity for the top NFL draft prospects in this year’s class to go through measurements and various on-field drills, some of which are specific to their position group, and others measure the player’s overall athleticism.

For NFL teams, this event is another data point for them as they build out their draft profiles and big boards. However, it’s a significant data point, with players potentially flying up and down draft boards depending on how they perform.

In addition to the on-field drills, teams also get the opportunity to meet with players one-on-one as well, which is another important part of the evaluation process as they get to know them both on and off the field.

Up next in our preview is the offensive line.

Colts‘ offensive linemen under contract before free agency

What is the Colts‘ need at offensive linemen this offseason?

Depending on how Chris Ballard feels about Jalen Travis, the Colts could enter the offseason with their starting five intact. Braden Smith is set to be a free agent, but Travis held his own down the stretch last season, not to mention that just last offseason, we saw the Colts move on from Will Fries and Ryan Kelly for second-year linemen Bortolini and Goncalves.

However, even if this is the case, depth at every offensive line position is a huge must. As of now, there is very little experience behind the current version of the Colts’ starting five.

Perhaps we don’t see Ballard spending big or using a Day 2 pick on the offensive line, but in the draft or in free agency, this position group has to be addressed.