Travis, a rookie fourth-round pick, didn’t see significant action until the Colts’ final five games this season. As he filled in for the team’s injured starting tackles, Travis showed he could be a capable starter. In those five games, four of them at right tackle, he earned a solid 72.1 PFF overall grade while allowing just one sack. Starting right tackle Braden Smith seems likely to depart in free agency, so Travis will have a prime opportunity to succeed Smith in that role.
Originally a 2025 4th round pick of the Colts, the mammoth sized 6’8”, 339 pound Travis had an encouraging debut to his pro career as a rookie—albeit in limited action.
With Colts veteran starting right tackle Braden Smith missing 4 starts, Travis saw extensive action down the stretch, particularly to close out the 2025 campaign. Per PFF, the Colts rookie right tackle earned a +72.2 overall grade, which was ranked as the 33rd among 89 qualifying offensive tackles this past season.
In 175 total pass blocking snaps, Travis allowed a sack and 12 total QB pressures.
Not bad for an offensive tackle that was initially considered a bit of a developmental project.
With Smith set to turn 30-years-old and having battled a number of injuries as a pending free agent, it wouldn’t be too surprising if the Colts turned to Travis as soon as next season as their starting right tackle.
Given the fairly promising start to his pro career, it’s possible that the Colts have found another long-term bookend, but of course, Travis will still have to continue to improve and build upon his impressive debut to ensure the potential breakout that PFF is currently projecting.
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