The Colts have hosted Marshall offensive lineman Dalton Tucker on an official pre-draft visit, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Melo also notes that, in addition to the top-30 visit, the Colts met virtually with Tucker as well.
Tucker measures in at 6-6 and weighs 207 pounds. He recorded a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 7.94, which includes a 5.19-second 40-yard dash, along with elite vertical and broad jump numbers.
Tucker says that interest from teams has increased since his Pro Day when he posted those numbers.
Tucker has played almost 2,300 snaps during his six-year collegiate career at Marshall. The majority of those snaps have come at right guard, but he’s also played 388 snaps at right tackle and 220 at left tackle.
Over the last two seasons, Tucker surrendered three sacks and 19 pressures. In 2023 specifically, Tucker ranked 51st out of 200 eligible guards in pass-blocking efficiency. By PFF’s run-blocking grade, he ranked 97th.
“I’m definitely a player that always wants to get better,” said Tucker via The Draft Network. “I’m striving to improve every single day. I can’t wait to learn from the veterans in our room. That’s how I’m going to better myself for our offensive line. I’m going to do everything I can to help the team get better.”
Tucker will be best suited as an interior lineman at the NFL level and will likely be either a late Day 3 pick or signed as an undrafted rookie and will join a team as a developmental player.
The Colts’ offensive line is positioned well for the 2024 season. They return their five starters from 2023, where they ranked ninth in pressure rate and 10th in yards per carry.
Looking ahead to the 2025 offseason, however, both center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries are set to become free agents. Adding to the interior offensive line is a move we could see from GM Chris Ballard, and not just through undrafted free agency.
