Jalen Travis Steps Into Colts' Starting Role | Indianapolis Colts News

Jalen Travis is poised to be the Colts’ next elite right tackle, standing at 6’8” and 340 lbs with elite athleticism that made him a rare draft prospect. Ranked 19 on the Top 25 Colts of 2026, he dominated college football at Princeton and Iowa State, allowing just one sack in over 400 snaps. Drafted in the 4th round in 2025, he stepped in for injured veteran Braden Smith, starting the final four games of the season—including playoff matchups—and held his own with just one sack and ten pressures. Now healthy and back in camp, Travis is the Colts’ top bet at right tackle, with solid pass protection and room to grow in the run game. With a bright trajectory and a starting role locked in, he’s ready to prove he’s the next big thing on Indy’s offensive line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e2aa8bb9bafd874