At pick 156, the Indianapolis Colts selected Florida edge rusher George Gumbs Jr. in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
More to come as we break this pick down.
Why did the Colts pick Florida DE George Gumbs Jr.?
The addition of Gumbs bolsters the depth of the Colts’ pass rush rotation. How effective this unit — outside of Laiatu Latu — can consistently generate pressure remains to be seen. So the more competition, the better.
What to know about George Gumbs
Over 136 pass rush snaps last season, Gumbs generated 13 pressures and three sacks. The year prior, he logged 26 pressures and five sacks across 188 pass rush snaps. He’s taken advantage of his opportunities and been a willing run defender.
George Gumbs Jr.’s athletic profile
George Gumbs’ draft profile
For more on Gumbs, here is what Lance Zierlein had to say in his pre-draft scouting report:
“Late bloomer with work to do to convert potential into production. Gumbs’ attitude and work ethic have propelled him through multiple position changes (WR/TE/Edge) and a successful leap from Northern Illinois to Florida. Everything he does as a run defender and pass rusher should improve with additional technique work. He’s tough and competitive versus the run, but the ceiling might be average. As a rusher, he’s collected a catalog of openers and counters but is still working on their setup and execution to get to quarterbacks. He has an eventual-starter ceiling with an average-backup floor, but his traits and mentality make him worthy of a Day 3 pick.”
(This article will be updated.)
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