NFL analyst says Indianapolis Colts have 2 potential All-Pro players

The Indianapolis Colts haven’t had an All-Pro selection since Jonathan Taylor in 2021 but a pair of players could be in line to earn their first nods.

According to Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated, the Colts could have two players earn their first All-Pro nods in 2024.

The first Colts player mentioned on the list was right tackle Braden Smith.

“Smith has yet to earn Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, largely because he hasn’t been able to consistently stay healthy. Consider this a bet on him doing just that in 2024. Indianapolis has a quality line, and the tackle combination of Bernhard Raimann and Smith is a big reason why,” Verderame wrote.

Injuries plagued Smith throughout the 2024 season, and he underwent knee surgery this offseason. But when he was on the field, Smith was dominant.

According to Pro Football Focus, Smith allowed no sacks and just two quarterback hits on 329 pass-blocking snaps during the 2023 season.

The other Colts player named to this list was slot defender Kenny Moore II.

“Moore has been one of the more productive, quality slot corners for the better part of a decade. Entering his eighth season, all with the Colts, Moore has been a Pro Bowler once but is still looking for the ultimate individual accolade. If he continues playing at a high level entering his age-29 campaign, this could be his year,” Verderame wrote.

Moore enjoyed a bounce-back season in Gus Bradley’s defense after going through a rough 2022 campaign. Among cornerbacks with at least 260 coverage snaps in the slot, Moore’s 96.2 passer rating allowed ranked 13th among cornerbacks in 2023.

If both of these players for the Colts turn in anything close to All-Pro caliber seasons, they should be well in contention for a playoff spot.