Caden Curry didn’t waste any time making a case for himself in Indianapolis.
The former Ohio State defensive end, a sixth-round pick by the Colts, was all over the field in his preseason debut against the Patriots. Curry led Indianapolis in tackles with six, added two tackles for loss, a sack and two passes batted down, and even chipped in on special teams. For a player trying to carve out a roster spot, it was the kind of opener that gets noticed fast.
Curry’s performance fit the same mold he showed in Columbus: always around the ball, always in the right place to make something happen. He played mostly in the second half, but that kind of production gives him a real chance to see more snaps as camp moves along.
As a sixth-round selection, nothing is guaranteed, but reports out of training camp have already pointed to him being impressive. His first preseason game backed that up.
The Colts also have another familiar Ohio State name in the mix. Curry is reunited with J.T.
Tuimoloau, who went in the second round to Indianapolis in 2025. Tuimoloau was a healthy scratch in several games as a rookie, and the Colts are hoping for a bigger season from him.
That gives Indianapolis two former Buckeyes who could be pushing for larger roles this year.
Curry wasn’t the only Ohio State alum to turn heads in Week 1 of the preseason. Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in a touchdown for the Cardinals, while Kayden McDonald posted two tackles in his debut with the Texans.
Will Howard may have had the most encouraging showing for Ohio State fans. He missed all of last year’s preseason games because of a broken hand and never got into a game for the Steelers, so his outing against the Packers was his first meaningful action in two years.
Howard went 7/9 for 86 yards and ran for two yards, looking solid even with shaky protection up front. Head coach Mike McCarthy praised him after the game.
Former Buckeye quarterback Kyle McCord also had a strong day for the Packers, finishing 12/16 for 102 yards against the Steelers.
For Ohio State fans, it was a strong start to the preseason from several familiar faces. And for Curry, it looked a lot like the beginning of a draft steal.
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