The Colts are expected to be in the backup swing-tackle market, and Oklahoma State OT Dalton Cooper is a potential fit.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL teams scheduled to host Oklahoma State offensive tackle Dalton Cooper for a pre-draft visit:
Former Oklahoma State OT Dalton Cooper is scheduled for pre-draft visits with the #Colts, #Packers and #Chiefs.
Cooper started 57 college games and posted a 4.97/4.99 40, 28-inch vertical, 9-foot broad jump and 26 bench reps at 6-foot-6, 326 pounds.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 7, 2025
The redshirt senior started in 8 games at left tackle for the Cowboys in 2024 before his season ended prematurely because of a knee injury. Per PFF, he earned a +73.2 overall grade this past season, allowing 0 sacks and 5 QB hurries in 285 total pass block snaps.
He accepted an invite to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl game.
Cooper projects as pretty athletic offensive tackle at the next level with an unofficial RAS score of 9.01 out of a maximum of 10.0:
Dalton Cooper is a OT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.01 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 142 out of 1420 OT from 1987 to 2025.
Times unofficial, splits may be projected.https://t.co/KBDqclh5Kz pic.twitter.com/5X42n5mKwB
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 22, 2025
Right now, Cooper project as a ‘Day 3’ NFL Draft pick for a team that’s in need of offensive tackle depth.
That could be the Colts, who depending on if 2nd-year pro Matt Goncalves starts at starting right guard, could be in big need of a backup swing-tackle—and really could use the extra offensive tackle depth regardless.
Former 2023 4th round pick Blake Freeland has yet to cement himself as a quality backup tackle option, and there’s expected to be added competition to this group as a whole.
With last year’s unfortunate knee injury, Cooper may be getting slept on a bit as an athletic developmental offensive tackle prospect.
