The Colts are evaluating a potential ‘Day 3’ interior offensive line prospect to possibly bolster their depth.
According to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo, the Indianapolis Colts recently met with Texas interior offensive lineman Hayden Conner:
.@TexasFootball IOL Hayden Conner made 51 appearances with 43 starts.
PR’d in the 3-cone + shuttle at Pro Day.
Met #Cowboys, #Texans, #Bears, #Giants in person at Pro Day. Latest virtuals #Commanders, #Colts.@HaydenConner x @TheDraftNetwork:https://t.co/QKUgUJbxeq
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 19, 2025
The 6’6,” 314 pound (with 33 1/4” arms) senior interior offensive man started 16 games at left guard for the Longhorns last season, as a four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and becoming a Joe Moore Award finalist his final collegiate season.
Here’s his NFL.com draft profile:
Overview
Experienced guard with the measurables to get a longer look from NFL teams. Conner has a broad, well-built frame and his natural power is evident when he lands with some momentum. He played well against Michigan’s Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, but a lack of athleticism makes him scheme-dependent. His size impedes static pass rushers looking to push the pocket, but he’s ill-equipped to match the movements of an active rusher. Conner is above average as a run blocker, but he might be too overmatched athletically to make it long-term.
He has a RAS [Relative Athletic Score] of 7.65 out of a maximum of 10.0:
Hayden Conner is a OG prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 7.65 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 407 out of 1730 OG from 1987 to 2025.https://t.co/i9pk3Z8vfJ pic.twitter.com/DmF1oSiW21
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 11, 2025
Conner projects as a ‘Day 3’ draft pick, and an NFL team, such as the Colts, could be interested in him to help bolster their interior offensive line depth.
In particular, Indianapolis has a glaring opening at starting right guard. While Conner isn’t necessarily a ‘plug-and-play’ starter at this early stage of his potential pro career, he’d help reinforce the trenches with a developmental backup.
