A.J. Haulcy

Rookie safety AJ Haulcy describes how he's adapted to the speed of the NFL two games into his career. Haulcy explains how the Colts defense is adjusting as the unit prepares for the Houston Texans and aims to limit the explosive plays that were costly in the first two weeks of the season. Then, new Colts wide receiver Darius Slayton shares his excitement to reunite with former New York Giants teammate Daniel Jones, and how having a familiar face in a new place helps the adjustment. He also details what the last couple of weeks have been like for him after his release from the Giants.

The Colts' rookie class made an immediate impact in its first taste of preseason action. LB Bryce Boettcher, RBs Seth McGowan and Anderson Castle ran with physicality, AJ Haulcy showed his versatility across 23 defensive snaps and George Gumbs Jr. recorded a sack. But Caden Curry stole the show, finishing with five tackles, a sack, two QB hits, two tackles for loss and two passes defensed.

Matt Goncalves discusses what Jonathan Taylor's long-term future in Indianapolis means for the Colts' offensive line, explaining how continuity and communication help the offense operate at its best. Rookie safety AJ Haulcy reflects on his first week of training camp, the lessons he's learned as a young defender and how veteran Cam Bynum has helped accelerate his development.

JJ Stankevitz is back for the third of four installments from Colts media day, with four players joining him on today's pod. The guys chat about things they've come to appreciate about living in central Indiana, how they draw inspiration from their favorite all-time athletes and plenty more (like Cam Bynum ripping an absolute dud of a pack of football cards).

0:00 Pod Intro
0:31 Cam Bynum
9:27 AJ Haulcy
18:39 Caden Curry
24:50 Jaylahn Tuimoloau

Follow the Colts rookie draft class through their introduction to the NFL. 2026 draft picks including CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy and Jalen Farmer explain how they're learning from veterans and position coaches, leaning on one another, and embracing opportunity.  Colts coaches share insight on how they're preparing rookies to navigate the expectations and standards of the league and the franchise.

Third-round pick, safety A.J. Haulcy, meets with the media for the first time as a member of the Indianapolis Colts as rookie minicamp gets underway.

Introducing the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL Draft Class — CJ Allen. A.J. Haulcy. Jalen Farmer. Bryce Boettcher. George Gumbs Jr. Caden Curry. Seth McGowan. Deion Burks.

Eight new names. Same goal.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selections of linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia and safety A.J. Haulcy from LSU on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of A.J. Haulcy, safety from LSU, during the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called, experience the reaction on draft night and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts second-round linebacker CJ Allen and third-round safety A.J. Haulcy to get to know each of the team's first two selections in this year's NFL Draft. JJ discusses how each of them made it to this point in their careers, how they'll continue forward and what inspires both of them on and off the field.

0:00 Podcast intro
2:00 CJ Allen joins the pod
7:45 A.J. Haulcy joins the pod

Southeast area scout Anthony Coughlan and Southwest area scout Mike Lacy speak with the media, discussing the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor receiver Bill Brooks and former Colts tight end and radio analyst Charles Arbuckle to break down the team's Day 2 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Colts selected linebacker CJ Allen out of Georgia in the 2nd Round (53rd overall), followed by LSU safety A.J. Haulcy in the 3rd Round (78th overall). The guys discuss how both players fit into the Colts' defensive scheme and look ahead to potential targets as the team enters rounds 4–7 coming up on Saturday.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard discusses the team's day two picks: linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia and safety A.J. Haulcy from LSU.

Safety A.J. Haulcy speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 78th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Get your first look at the Colts' third-round pick: A.J. Haulcy, Safety, LSU.

Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee announces the Colts' selection of LSU Tigers safety A.J. Haulcy in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 78 overall pick.

The Colts on Wednesday conducted their first true game week practice ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The 2026 third-round pick has taken a majority of the first-team reps the last two days of training camp.

As the team wraps up offseason workouts, rookies have already caught the eyes of coaches and players.

Allen will wear No. 53 with the Colts, while Haulcy chose No. 25.

The Colts selected five defensive players in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Despite not having a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts impressed many national analysts

The Colts made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, from CJ Allen in the second round to Deion Burks in the seventh round. Here's how each player could impact the Colts and the process it took for Chris Ballard to land them.

General manager Chris Ballard only selected players from the Big Ten and SEC in the 2026 Draft

The Colts own seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning in the second round with the 47th overall pick.

The Colts selected LSU safety A.J. Haulcy in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Haulcy totaled 10 interceptions over four collegiate seasons.