Seth McGowan

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.

Rookie running back Seth McGowan reflects on his first NFL training camp, how it compares to his college experience, and his relationship with veteran Jonathan Taylor, including the best advice Taylor has given him. And defensive tackle Colby Wooden discusses learning alongside longtime Colts DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart, the defense's reaction to Justin Walley's pick-six in practice and the energy a big play brings to the unit.

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.

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 Seth McGowan, running back from Kentucky, the first of two Colts' selections in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

Midwest area scout Tyler Hughes and West area scout Kasia Omilian 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' seventh-round pick: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky

Running back Seth McGowan speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 237th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Indianapolis Colts select Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 237 overall pick (via a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers).

The Colts' 34-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons still featured some notable moments from a handful of players.

The Colts play their first preseason game of 2026 on Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Colts will enter a new phase of training camp as they depart for New England for a joint practice and preseason game against the Patriots this week. But with about two weeks of training camp in the books at Grand Park, here's something we've noticed from each position group to this point.

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.

McGowan rushed for 12 touchdowns with Kentucky in 2025.