Report: Colts have shown interest in Florida State DT Braden Fiske, Illinois OT Jordyn Slaughter

The Colts could be looking to bolster their depth along both the offensive and defensive line with two prospects.

According to NFL analyst Ryan Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are among the teams that have expressed interest in Florida State Braden Fiske and Illinois offensive lineman Jordyn Slaughter respectively—albeit to differing degrees:

Regarding Fiske, at a listed 6’6,” 297 pounds, the Michigan City, Indiana, native spent his first four seasons at Western Michigan before transferring to Florida State. In his lone and final collegiate season with the Seminoles, Fiske recorded 43 tackles (17 solo), 9 tackles for loss, and 6.0 sacks during 13.0 starts. He earned 2nd-Team All-ACC honors this past year.

Meanwhile, at a listed 6’5”, 325 pounds, Slaugter appeared in all 12 games for the Fighting Illini and made two starts at offensive guard during 2023. He was Illinois “6th man” along their offensive line this past season.

Obviously, the Colts are always seeking out depth on both sides of their lines. Backup defensive tackle Taven Bryan is set to become a free agent for Indianapolis and seems unlikely to be re-signed, meaning that Indianapolis could be in the market for a rotational inside pass rusher like Fiske.

While Slaughter doesn’t have an abundance of collegiate starting experience, perhaps the Colts see a diamond in the rough there, who could add depth to their offensive line.