Colts’ coach highlights what Caden Curry brings to defense

Defensive end Caden Curry joins the Indianapolis Colts after a highly productive 2025 season at Ohio State.

Playing behind other future draft picks early in his career at Ohio State, including Jaylahn Tuimoloau, Curry had to wait for his opportunity defensively. That then came in 2025, and he took advantage.

Curry would go on to record 46 pressures and 12 sacks, according to PFF. Among defensive ends, he ranked 40th in pass rush win rate and was also one of PFF’s highest graded run defenders at this position group.

But along with the ability to get after the quarterback at a high rate, Curry also brings versatility to the colts/338" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Colts‘ defensive front — an important element in Lou Anarumo’s defensive scheme.

“He’s smart enough that you can put him inside or he can stay on the edge,” defensive line coach Marion Hobby said, via Colts.com. “You always want Swiss army knives in your room.”

“He’s smart enough that you can put him inside or he can stay on the edge,” defensive line coach Marion Hobby said, via Colts.com. “You always want Swiss army knives in your room.”

That ability to move Curry around gives Anarumo the flexibility to throw different looks at opposing offenses and hunt for mismatches that can be exploited.

Most likely, if we do see Curry move inside, that will come during obvious passing situations for an added pass rush presence.

As of now, it remains to be seen how big a role Curry has defensively this season. There’s a good amount of experience on the depth chart ahead of him. His biggest impact in Year 1 could end up coming on special teams.

That said, his versatility could be what opens up some opportunities for him.