The Colts snagged two highly athletic prospects in the early 4th round who both fill needs.
The Indianapolis Colts selected both BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland and Northwestern defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore in the early 4th round with the 106th and 110th overall picks respectively:
Nice addition to the O-line. pic.twitter.com/mmTwssywkh
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 29, 2023
Welcome to the Shoe, @tomiwabawore! pic.twitter.com/wQ3ddZM8RQ
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 29, 2023
Regarding Freeland, the 6’8”, 203 pound senior offensive tackle (with 33 7’8” arms) is a long, athletic bookend—featuring a RAS of 9.83 out of a maximum of 10.0.
Freeland already shows solid footwork and movement skills, but he’ll need to get stronger at the next level, and better learn how to use his leverage and body control. He may also have the flexibility to kick inside to right guard—which remains a hole for the Colts o-line:
Surprised Blake Freeland landed to the fourth round. A few scouts had Kolton Miller comps for him. Major athlete
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 29, 2023
Blake Freeland is my OT9. Extremely athletic mover. Good foot work and kick slide. Can match up with any athlete. Explosive pop in the run game. Can surprise defenders with tenacity. Not strong at all. Weak technique with poor use of his hands. Doesn’t get leverage and gets…
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 29, 2023
RD 4 | PK 106 – Colts: Blake Freeland OT, BYU
Freeland earned the highest athleticism score (87) among offensive tackles in this year’s class after an explosive performance at the combine. Freeland reached 37-inches on his vertical jump, the highest by any OT since 2003. pic.twitter.com/CKABKIw7FQ
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Adebawore, at 6’2”, 282 pounds (with a 33 7’8” arms) is another highly athletic prospect for the Colts—coming in with a RAS of 9.72 out of a maximum of 10.0.
He’s disruptive, explosive, with a high motor, and should be a rotational interior defensive lineman, which his best position likely at the 3-technique:
After the combine there was talk that Adebawore could sneak into the end of round 1. My 51st-ranked player who the Colts get at 110. Plays hard and physical.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 29, 2023
Adetomiwa Adebawore is my EDGE10. Super athletic DE/DT hybrid with length. Explosive and runs with a full head of steam. Nasty demeanor and makes you pay for bad technique. Great against the run off the the edge. Closing speed is excellent. Will punish on hits. Plays upright.…
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 29, 2023
RD 4 | PK 110 – Colts: Adetomiwa Adebawore EDGE, Northwestern
Adebawore ran the fastest 40 yard dash (4.49) of any player weighing over 280 pounds at the combine over the last two decades. He earned an 97 athleticism score, leading all edge defenders in this year’s class. pic.twitter.com/juqpQwmpgI
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 29, 2023
Both of these highly athletic prospects fill major needs and could contribute immediately or at least early on during their rookie seasons.
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