Colts’ defensive ends before they were in the NFL

It’s conference championship weekend, so with a few college football games taking place on Friday, let’s take a look at the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive ends before they were in the NFL.

Isaiah Land – Florida A&M

Florida A&M Rattlers linebacker Isaiah Land (31) sacks Bethune-Cookman Wildcats quarterback Devin Black (17) in the Florida Classic at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Famu V Bcu First Half146

Florida A&M Rattlers linebacker Isaiah Land (31) waits for the snap at the line of scrimmage during a game between FAMU and North Carolina A&T at Bragg Memorial Stadium Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.Famu Vs Nc At 102019 Ts 1964

Laiatu Latu – UCLA

Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) battles against San Diego State Aztecs tight end Mark Redman (81) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Tyquan Lewis – Ohio State

Nov 11, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) knocks the ball away from Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) during the first half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 29, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Tyquan Lewis (59) in action during the game against the Southern California Trojans in the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Dayo Odeyingbo – Vanderbilt

Oct 31, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Snoop Conner (right) is stopped in the backfield by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo (10) during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 14, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (10) runs down the field against the Kentucky Wildcats during a game at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Kwity Paye – Michigan

Oct 5, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws the ball as Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) attempts to tackle during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 2, 2019; College Park, MD, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) and linebacker Jordan Glasgow (29) prior to the snap during the 2g against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Samson Ebukam – Eastern Washington

EUGENE, OR – SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. #3 of the Oregon Ducks is sacked by defensive lineman Samson Ebukam #91 of the Eastern Washington Eagles during the second quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)