What did the draft analysts say in their scouting reports about Indianapolis Colts’ fourth-round pick, Iowa State offensive tackle Jalen Travis?
I wouldn’t have thought that it would have taken until Round 4 for the Colts to add to the offensive line. In my eyes, there’s a lot of uncertainty up front, and as I’ve said before, I’m not sure it matters who the quarterback is if the offensive line play is sub-par.
After spending three seasons at Princeton, Travis transferred and spent the 2024 season as Iowa State’s left tackle. Over his four collegiate seasons, he played nearly 2,000 snaps on offense.
He was excellent in pass protection last season, allowing just 11 pressures on the year and ranking 15th among all tackles in PFF’s pass-blocking efficiency metric. For what it’s worth, he has graded out better in pass pro than in the run game by PFF’s metrics over this career.
Travis gives the Colts additional depth at tackle, something that was very much needed if the plan is to move Matt Goncalves to right guard. In this scenario, he could be their swing tackle off the bench in 2025.
Scouting reports on Indianapolis Colts‘ fourth-round pick OT Jalen Travis
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Lance Zierlein: “Tall, three-year starting tackle with proportional mass and length. Like most taller tackles, Travis has some athletic limitations in tight quarters and anchor concerns if he doesn’t drop his pad level. Average foot quickness is covered up a bit by an effective use of length. He has some pop on down blocks but will struggle as a man blocker due to his lack of leverage and sloppy hand placement. He’s tough on rushers when he punches with timing but is slightly below average with his mirror consistency and twist pickup. Travis has potential but the ceiling will be limited for him as he competes for a role as a swing tackle.”
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Kyle Crabbs: “Travis projects best as a developmental tackle in an inside run-heavy scheme. He is a sufficient-level athlete, but keeping his release angles more vertical will better complement his strength profile. Travis is a proficient pass protector who could potentially play in any style of offense but would benefit from a scheme that can offset speed on the edge with different launch points and play-action passing.”
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