George Gumbs Jr.

Defensive lineman Caden Curry was mic'd up during the Colts' rookies' visit to the Pike Township Fire Department, where they toured the headquarters and served lunch to department members to thank the local first responders.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. They kick off with the kicking battle and whether Blake Grupe or Spencer Shrader have the leg up as roster cutdown day looms. Then, they break down the standout performances from multiple rookies in Saturday's game, with five contributing to turnovers. They also share their QB2 observations and where Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard stand in the backup battle. They then reveal their top three plays of the game.

Detroit Lions QB Luke Altmyer fumbles, Indianapolis Colts DE George Gumbs Jr. forces a strip sack and recovers the ball.

Safety Cam Bynum breaks down his role as the "green dot" in the defense and how he has prepared his body to take on the role. He also shares the time frame he has to work with in the role on the field once the play is delivered to him. Rookie defensive end George Gumbs Jr. then shares the biggest transition he's made from college to the NFL and what he anticipates for the week ahead as roster cutdowns near. Then, cornerback Justin Walley details his excitement going into his first NFL game week, and how joint practices have helped him grow. Finally, rookie linebacker CJ Allen breaks down his thoughts on Saturday's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, as well as how he stays engaged and involved through injuries.

Rookie defensive end George Gumbs Jr. reflects on his first NFL game and how the SEC prepared him for the transition. Linebacker Austin Ajiake discusses the growth of the young talent in the LB room and their adjustment to the pros. Veteran safety Jonathan Owens shares how his experience has shaped his career and what he hopes to pass on to younger teammates. Finally, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither explains how his time with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo in Cincinnati has helped ease his transition to the Colts.

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.

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.

Fifth-round pick defensive end George Gumbs Jr. meets with the media for the first time as a member of the Indianapolis Colts during rookie minicamp.

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' selection of George Gumbs Jr., a defensive end from Florida, in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and experience the emotional call from Colts' leadership welcoming him to Indianapolis.

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

General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen spoke to the media about the six players chosen during day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the team's Day 3 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss why the roster looks stronger coming out of the draft.

They open with a look at fourth-round pick Jalen Farmer, a guard out of Kentucky (113th overall) (1:33). The conversation then shifts to linebacker Bryce Boettcher from Oregon, selected later in the fourth round (135th overall) (6:04).

In the fifth round, the Colts added defensive end George Gumbs Jr. from Florida (156th overall) (9:46) and break down sixth-round pick Caden Curry, a defensive end out of Ohio State (214th overall) (13:35).

The Colts wrapped up their draft with two seventh-round selections: running back Seth McGowan from Kentucky (237th overall) (18:03) and wide receiver Deion Burks from Oklahoma (254th overall) (21:44).

To close, Casey and Bill discuss how this draft class could impact the team heading into the 2026 NFL season (25:18), highlighting the potential these additions bring to the roster.

Get your first look at the Colts' fifth-round pick: George Gumbs Jr., DE, Florida

Defensive end George Gumbs Jr. speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 156th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Indianapolis Colts select Florida Gators edge rusher George Gumbs Jr. in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 156 overall pick.

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 Chicago native was selected at pick No. 156 by the Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft

Gumbs converted from offense to defense in 2023 and spent the last two years of his college career at Florida.