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Paul Bretl

Colts’ defensive tackles before they were in the NFL

It’s conference championship weekend, so with a few college football games taking place on Friday, let’s take a look at the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive tackles before they were in the NFL.

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Adetomiwa Adebawore – Northwestern

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 11: Anthony Thompson #5 of the Indiana State Sycamores tries to break away from Adetomiwa Adebawore #99 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on September 11, 2021 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Indiana State 24-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 16: Randall West #13 of the Massachusetts Minutemen scrambles and is chased by Adebawore Adetomiwa #49 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field on November 16, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Taven Bryan – Florida

Nov 11, 2017; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Jake Bentley (19) loses the ball as Florida Gators defensive lineman Taven Bryan (93) defends during the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Taven Bryan (93) during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

DeForest Buckner – Oregon

Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) tackles Oregon State Beavers tight end Ryan Nall (34) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

Raekwon Davis – Alabama

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis chases Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer in October.ghows_gallery_ei-LK-200518763-af10aaf7.jpg
In this 2019 photo, Southern Miss Golden Eagles quarterback Jack Abraham (15) throws a pass as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) pursues during the first half.ghows-LK-200428809-dfb50b2f.jpg

Trysten Hill – Central Florida

Oct 6, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights defensive lineman Trysten Hill (9) spikes the ball following a touchdown run as teammates Taj McGowan (4) and Michael Colubiale (86) and Josh McMullen (60) look on during the second half at Spectrum Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights defensive lineman Trysten Hill (9) tackles Temple Owls running back Ryquell Armstead (7) during the second half at Spectrum Stadium. Armstead was injured on the play. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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