Justin Walley

Wide receiver Laquon Treadwell briefly shares his journey from high school kicker to NFL receiver, and how each year he makes the 53-man roster is a blessing for him and his family. Then, rookie defensive end Caden Curry talks about what he's learned from veterans on the defensive line and defensive line coach Marion Hobby throughout his first NFL offseason. Finally, cornerback Justin Walley details getting to play in his first football game in nearly two years, and how the connection among the locker room will propel the Colts to success.

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.

Matt Taylor recaps Thursday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons with a focus on the defense, namely DeForest Buckner, Jaylon Carlies, Justin Walley and others.

Colts cornerback Justin Walley and defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau join JJ Stankevitz on the pod to explain how the adversity they faced as rookies in 2025 has molded them into better players in 2026, when both are expected to take on larger roles within Lou Anarumo's defense.

0:00 Pod intro
0:17 Justin Walley joins the pod
10:29 Jaylahn Tuimoloau joins the pod

Second-year cornerback Justin Walley speaks on returning to the field after sustaining a season-ending injury in the preseason last year and how he and safety Hunter Wohler leaned on each other. Then, rookie linebacker CJ Allen, who was activated off of PUP Friday morning, discusses his brief injury. He also touches on "CJ Allen Day" in his hometown and what that celebration meant to him.

Tackle Matt Goncalves, rookie cornerback Justin Walley and center Tanor Bortolini meet with the media following the team's third training camp practice.

JJ Stankevitz is joined for conversations during Colts media day by quarterback Daniel Jones (2:04), defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (6:50), cornerback Kenny Moore II (13:44), safety Cam Bynum (22:24), quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (29:14), wide receiver Alec Pierce (33:23), cornerback Justin Walley (41:46) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (47:24).

JJ and the guys talk about a wide range of topics, from the Pacers' run to the NBA Finals and the city of Indianapolis to dads, golf, leadership and much more. You'll hear insightful stories about current Colts players – and also Manny Pacquiao – all while players are in full uniform for the Colts' media day shoots.

2025 Colts Draft Class: TE Tyler Warren (Penn State), DE JT Tuimoloau (Ohio State), CB Justin Walley (Minnesota), OT Jalen Travis (Iowa State), RB DJ Giddens (Kansas State), QB Riley Leonard (Notre Dame), DT Tim Smith (Alabama), LB Hunter Wohler (Wisconsin)

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, area scouts Tyler Hughes and Mike Lacy discuss DE JT Tuimoloau, QB Riley Leonard, CB Justin Walley, OT Jalen Travis, RB DJ Giddens and LB Hunter Wohler.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' two selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and how he fits with the team's defensive line. The guys also look at how Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley fits in a re-made secondary under defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Cornerback Justin Walley (Minnesota) spoke with the media after being selected 80th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Watch Justin Walley receive the call from general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen after being selected 80th in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Former Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor announces Indianapolis' selection of cornerbakck Justin Walley in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 80 overall pick.

Minnesota Golden Gophers cornerback Justin Walley runs the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Colts allowed 506 yards of offense and did not record a pass break-up or tackle for a loss in their Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Walley sustained a torn ACL in August 2025, sidelining him for the season.

The Colts wrapped up training camp with the final of two joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. And while the cement isn't nearly dry on the 2026 preseason, there were plenty of significant developments we saw over the last few weeks in Westfield and Foxborough.

Sauce Gardner, Justin Walley and Charvarius Ward Sr. have yet to all play a regular-season snap together due to various injuries.

Both sustained season-ending injuries during the 2025 preseason

The 2025 third-round pick tore his ACL in a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens in August.

Colts players arrived Monday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center for the beginning of the team's 2026 voluntary offseason program.

Walley and Wohler each sustained their respective injuries during the 2025 preseason, but both expect to be fully healthy for 2026.

Walley was in the midst of a promising training camp, during which he was consistently playing with the Colts' first-team defense.

The Colts' 2025 rookie class got its first taste of training camp with four non-padded practices last week. Among the first-year standouts from that stretch were first-round tight end Tyler Warren and third-round cornerback Justin Walley.

Walley's cousin, Donte Moncrief, played for the Colts from 2014-17, and Walley grew up modeling his game after Kenny Moore II.

The Colts picked Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Walley was a four-year starter at Minnesota, with experience playing just about every coverage possible.

Walley finished his four-year college career with 34 passes defensed and was named a Second-Team All-Big Ten player in 2024.