The Colts on Friday announced initial jersey numbers for their 2026 NFL Draft picks:
Linebacker CJ Allen: No. 53
- Last worn by LB Germaine Pratt (2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 53: LB Shaquille Leonard (2018-2023), C Ray Donaldson (1980-1992), LB Stan White (1972-1979)
Safety A.J. Haulcy: No. 25
- Last worn by S Rodney Thomas II (2022-2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 25: RB Marlon Mack (2017-2021), S Nick Harper (2001-2006), S Nesby Glasgow 1979-1987)
Guard Jalen Farmer: No. 62
- Last worn by C Wesley French (2023-2024)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 62: OL Brian Baldinger (1988-1991), OL/DT Glenn Ressler (1965-1974)
Linebacker Bryce Boettcher: No. 50
- Last worn by LB Segun Olubi (2022-2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 50: LB Jerrell Freeman (2012-2015), LB David Thornton (2002-2005), LB Duane Bickett (1985-1993)
Defensive end George Gumbs Jr.: No. 52
- Last worn by DE Samson Ebukam (2023-2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 52: LB D'Qwell Jackson (2014-2016), C/LB Dick Syzmanski (1955-1968)
Defensive end Caden Curry: No. 55
- Last worn by LB Chad Muma (2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 55: LB Clint Session (2007-2010), LB Quintin Coryatt (1992-1997), LB Barry Krauss (1979-1988)
Running back Seth McGowan: No. 20
- Last worn by S Nick Cross (2022-2025)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 20: DB Darius Butler (2012-2017), RB Albert Bentley (1985-1991), DB Jerry Logan (1963-1972)
Wide receiver Deion Burks: No. 80
- Last worn by TE Jelani Woods (2022-2024)
- Among other Colts to wear No. 80: TE Coby Fleener (2012-2015), WR Bill Brooks (1986-1992)
See photos of the Colts 2026 Draft class, including LB C.J. Allen (Georgia), S A.J. Haulcy (LSU), G Jalen Farmer (Kentucky), LB Bryce Boettcher (Oregon), Edge George Gumbs Jr. (Florida), Edge Caden Curry (Ohio State), RB Seith McGowan (Kentucky and WR Deion Burks (Oklahoma).
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) sets up for a play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) sets up for a play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) chases Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) reacts during pregame warmups before the start of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) hits Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during the second half of a Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Louisiana Tech tight end Eli Finley (84) is tackled by LSU safety A.J. Haulcy (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Arkansas wide receiver Raylen Sharpe carries against LSU defensive back A.J. Haulcy (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Kentucky offensive lineman Jalen Farmer (52) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 19 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Kentucky 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) runs back to the bench after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) celebrates with linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (2) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) carries against Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Florida edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) in action during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 19 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Kentucky 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida's George Gumbs Jr. (34) sacks LIU Brooklyn quarterback Ethan Greenwood, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) reacts at the snap during an NCAA football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Texas 29-21. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) in action during an NCAA football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Texas 29-21. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) in action during an NCAA football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Texas 29-21. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Ohio State's Caden Curry (92) in action against Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry, right, tackles Indiana punter James Evans after a mishandled snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry (92) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry recovers a fumble against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (3) breaks a tackle and falls into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCCA college football game against Toledo, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (3) runs down the field during the third quarter of an NCCA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
Kentucky running back Seth McGowan, front right, breaks a tackle to score a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (3) celebrates a first down against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (3) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks (6) runs for a first down against Temple during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks (4) runs in for a touchdown against Illinois State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks (4) during an NCAA football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks (4) gestures after a first down against Alabama during the second quarter of the first round of the College Football Playoff, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
