Colts draft OT Matt Goncalves - Round 3, Pick 79

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

After the trade up, the Colts add some depth for the OL.

https://twitter.com/NateAtkins_/stat...44919796977975

The Colts drafted Pittsburgh OL Matt Goncalves at No. 79 overall in the third round.

He has experience at both tackle spots but could move inside in the NFL. Built as a pass protector at 6-6 and 327 pounds.

https://twitter.com/ZachHicks2/statu...44263048729033

Matt Goncalves is a fascinating pick by the Colts here.

Missed most of last season due to an injury but a fantastic mover on tape.

I personally viewed him as a tackle but a lot of teams see him as a guard

https://twitter.com/ZachHicks2/statu...44907453153298

Matt Goncalves is likely the team's swing lineman this next season.

Backup at both guard spots with the potential to kick out to tackle in a pinch.

Should get a chance to start at guard next season if/when Indy lets Fries walk in 2025

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1784044600358760688

Matt Goncalves was drafted in round 3 pick 79 in the 2024 draft class.

He scored a 7.69 RAS out of a possible 10.00.

This ranked 319 out of 1377 OT from 1987 to 2024.

[Hoopsdoc]

So do they for sure see this guy as a guard? I mean, has anyone from the Colts actually said that?

I see a lot of people assuming he’ll be a guard but I haven’t seen anything official.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

So do they for sure see this guy as a guard? I mean, has anyone from the Colts actually said that?

I see a lot of people assuming he’ll be a guard but I haven’t seen anything official.

Ballard seems to think he can play any OL position. Keep in mind that this guy did not give up a sack in '22 or '23, although he only played in 3 games in'23. Also only 4 penalties in that time.

[Dam8610]

At OG, Goncalves's RAS improves to 8.55.