Colts Add Offensive Tackle, Lose Promising Rookie

The Indianapolis Colts made a profitable waiver declare on Wednesday, choosing up offensive deal with Luke Tenuta from the Buffalo Payments. Nevertheless, former Colts linebacker Sterling Weatherford was additionally claimed by the Chicago Bears.

Tenuta (6’8″, 322, 23 years previous) was drafted within the sixth spherical (No. 209) of this yr’s NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech.

The previous VT Hokie noticed 152 snaps throughout the preseason (together with Week 1 in opposition to the Colts); 123 at proper deal with and 29 at left deal with.

Tenuta obtained a run-blocking grade of 68.8, per Professional Soccer Focus, and a pass-protection grade of 52.5 for an general mark of 57.7. In 92 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed 8 complete pressures on the quarterback, together with 6 hurries, 1 hit, and 1 sack. He held a pass-block effectivity score of 94.8 and was additionally docked for 3 penalties.

In line with the Indy Draft Information, right here is how Tenuta matches with the Colts:

Tenuta doesn’t seem to be the everyday offensive lineman that the Colts have taken beneath Chris Ballard. Whereas he is among the tallest gamers in the whole draft, his lack of size and athleticism harm him as a prospect general. Tenuta will be an asset within the operating sport due to his dimension, however the lack of pace and athleticism reveals on faucet when in cross safety. It’s unlikely that Tenuta might be taken by the Colts.

Regardless of the potential lack of a great match with the Colts and the up-and-down preseason, they clearly noticed one thing in him to take an opportunity. He’ll now combine in with Bernhard Raimann, Will Fries, and Wesley French behind the Colts’ beginning offensive line.

The Colts have but to announce a corresponding roster transfer to make room for Tenuta.

As for Weatherford, he impressed throughout minicamps within the spring and actually got here on during the last couple of weeks in coaching camp and the preseason. He confirmed explosive traits and the flexibility to make performs on the soccer. His terrific mix of dimension (6’4″, 224) and athleticism made him a primary candidate to land on the Colts’ apply squad. Nevertheless, it appeared like a numbers sport as to why he was let go on Tuesday whereas the Colts leaned closely on the skills of gamers on particular groups.

It is becoming that Weatherford would land in Chicago with the Colts’ former defensive deal with Matt Eberflus, who’s now the Bears’ head coach.

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