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Colts UDFA profiles: Can RB Lincoln Pare make a 53-man roster push?
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The Indianapolis Colts announced that they signed 12 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. Let's take a closer look at these players and highlight why each could make a potential roster push.
Up next is Texas State running back Lincoln Pare.
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Height: 5-081
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Weight: 190
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Lincoln Pare's Texas State bio
Quick breakdown
Pare put together a breakout season in 2025, rushing for 1,128 yards with 12 touchdowns. He's regularly generated big plays throughout his five college seasons, averaging 5.1 yards per rush over his career, which includes 5.4 yards per attempt in 2025. Pare has proven to be difficult to bring down, averaging 3.28 yards after contact this past year, according to PFF . Pare was also quite active in the passing game, totaling 41 targets in 2025. He was reliable as well, catching 37 of those passes at 7.6 yards per catch with two more scores.
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Lincoln Pare's athletic profile
Can Lincoln Pare make a 53-man roster push with the Colts ?
The second and third spots on the running back depth chart behind Jonathan Taylor are up for grabs. That said, Pare will have to jump a few players to earn a roster spot. Presumably, the backup running back competition will primarily be between DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan -- two recent draft picks. Also in the mix is fellow UDFA running back Jordon Vaughn. Oftentimes, when it comes to these backup running back roles, the ability to contribute in the passing game, specifically in pass protection, and help on special teams are ways for players to differentiate themselves.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Will UDFA RB Lincoln Pare make Colts' roster?
