Between now and training camp, we will be going through the Indianapolis Colts’ full 90-man roster, previewing each player.
Up next is defensive end George Gumbs Jr., who wears No. 52.
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George Gumbs’ tenure with the Colts
The Colts selected Gumbs in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft. He was the 156th overall selection.
What to know about George Gumbs
Gumbs is still relatively new to the pass rusher position, having started his college career as a wide receiver at Northern Illinois. 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.
Looking ahead to 2026 for George Gumbs
With rotational snaps up for grabs at the defensive end position for the Colts, Gumbs could find himself in the mix for playing time. That said, as a player who is still relatively new to the position and making the jump from college to the NFL, Year 1 could be more of a developmental season for Gumbs as well. He possesses a ton of upside, but refinement is needed. Special teams is where he could see the bulk of his snaps.
“You just got to keep giving him repetition,” said defensive line coach Marion Hobby, via Locked on Colts. “Put him in the practice situations, you know, get that confidence that he can play. He’s already a confident football player. I don’t know if you have much time to visit with him, but he has a nice little aura about him.
“He’s a confident player. Now, success in football always breeds good things. When guys have success, this is the hardest sport in the world: practice, practice, and then in the game you don’t have success.”
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts roster preview: What impact can George Gumbs make in Year 1?
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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