The Colts finally get long awaited move across the finish line, and thankfully, it got done just in time for training camp

Former Ohio State star J.T. Tuimoloau inks his rookie contract with the Colts

The Colts drafted J.T. Tuimoloau with the 45th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after his successful college career at Ohio State. Tuimoloau remained unsigned up to this point due to an ongoing issue around the league after the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns handed out the first and second ever fully guaranteed contracts for a second-round pick. As training camp approached, worry around the NFL was growing that we could see multiple second-round picks hold out at the start of training camp without a signed contract.

At this time, there are still multiple second-round picks that remain unsigned; however, fortunately for the Colts, this crisis has been averted. Tuimoloau is now ready to compete in training camp for a Colts defensive line that has high expectations. With a new defensive coordinator and scheme in place, it remains unclear who the starters will be. No matter who wins the starting jobs, though, the expected plan will be a deep rotation off the edge. With players expected to receive a large snap count, including Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye, Samson Ebukam, Tyquan Lewis, and now J.T. Tuimoloau. The team spent the offseason upgrading their secondary, which struggled mightily in 2025, and if their moves work as they intended, it could be massive for their defensive line.