Before college football Bowl season gets underway, there is still one more game to be played between Army and Navy. Kickoff will take place at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, but first, let’s take a look back at the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive tackles before they were in the NFL.
Braden Smith – Auburn
Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jovon Robinson follows the block of lineman Braden Smith (71) as he blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Adonis Thomas (17) during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY SportsOct 3, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) drops back to pass as lineman Braden Smith (71) blocks against the San Jose State Spartans during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Goncalves – Pittsburgh
Oct 1, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers offensive lineman Matt Goncalves (76) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Kyle Kennard (9) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsNov 19, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers offensive lineman Matt Goncalves (76) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Duke Blue Devils linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Blake Freeland – BYU
Sep 29, 2022; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Blake Freeland (71) before playing against the Utah State Aggies at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsPROVO UT- OCTOBER 15: Blake Freeland #71 of the Brigham Young Cougars sets his line against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half of their game on October 15, 2022 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Bernhard Raimann – Central Michigan
Feb 1, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann of Central Michigan (76) works with a coach during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY SportsSep 18, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Jacob Sirmon (3) and Central Michigan Chippewas offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann (76) react after a sack by LSU Tigers linebacker Jarell Cherry (not pictured) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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