Former Carmel teammates among local NFL Draft hopefuls at Colts workout
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Former Carmel teammates among local NFL Draft hopefuls at Colts workout
Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star
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Crouched in a three-point stance, lined head up over the opposing center is where former Penn State, Purdue and Texas defensive tackle Cole Brevard has done the dirty work since his days with the Carmel Greyhounds.
Standing at theIndianapolis Coltsfacility after Tuesday's local pro day, Brevard gives a slight chuckle when thinking back to practices fighting for position along the line of scrimmage against his Carmel teammate, former Duke offensive lineman Justin Pickett.
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"Every rep I had to go against Justin, it was a war," Brevard said.
COLUMBUS, OHIO - AUGUST 30: Cole Brevard #99 of the Texas Longhorns plays against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Brevard and Pickett are among the 60-plus local NFL Draft hopefuls who went through workouts in front of Colts personnel. Projected Day 1 picks former Lawrence North wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (IU) and former Westfield safety Dillon Thieneman (Purdue/Oregon) didn't do on-field drills, but the former Greyhounds and former Center Grove defensive lineman Caden Curry (Ohio State) are hoping to impress their hometown team ahead of the three-day draft starting April 23.
"It's an incredible experience to see a former high school teammate and guys who just represent our city and where we're from. It's honestly an honor," Pickett said. "I want to show my versatility, and that I like to play with a nasty streak, can play hard, and finish every play, and put guys in the ground."
Tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State was selected 14th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar)
Defensive end Laiatu Latu of UCLA was selected 15th overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Quarterback Anthony Richardson of Florida was selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Defensive end Kwity Paye of Michigan was selected 21st overall in the 2022 NFL draft.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett of Miami was selected 29th overall in the 2015 NFL draft.
(Robert Scheer / The Star)
Defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State was selected 24th overall in the 2013 NFL draft.
(Robert Scheer/The Star)
Offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo of Boston College was selected 22nd overall in the 2011 NFL draft.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
Running back Donald Brown of Connecticut was selected 27th overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
(Rob Goebel)
Wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio State was selected 32nd overall in the 2007 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger / The Star)
Defensive end Dwight Freeney of Syracuse was selected 11th overall in the 2002 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
Wide receiver Reggie Wayne of Miami was selected 30th overall in the 2001 NFL draft.
(FRANK ESPICH, INDIANAPOLIS STAR)
Quarterback Peyton Manning of Tennessee was selected first overall in the 1998 NFL draft.
(MATT KRYGER)
Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn of California was selected 19th overall in the 1997 NFL draft.
(Matt Detrich / The Star)
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison of Syracuse was selected 19th overall in the 1996 NFL draft.
(MATT DETRICH, INDIANAPOLIS STAR)
Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson of Florida was selected 15th overall in the 1995 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger / The Star)
Linebacker Trev Alberts of Nebraska was selected fifth overall in the 1994 NFL draft.
(D. Todd Moore / The Star)
Wide receiver Sean Dawkins of California was selected 16th overall in the 1993 NFL draft.
(Kelly Wilkinson / The Star)
Linebacker Quentin Coryatt of Texas A&M was selected second overall in the 1992 NFL draft.
(Paul Sancya / The Star)
Linebacker Cornelius Bennett of Alabama was selected second overall in the 1987 NFL draft.
(Rich Miller / The Star)
Cornerback back Leonard Coleman of Vanderbilt was selected eighth overall in the 1984 NFL draft.
(George Rose, Getty Images)
Guard Ron Solt (66) of Maryland was selected 19th overall in the 1984 NFL draft.
(Lou Capozzola, Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State was selected 14th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar)
1/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State was selected 14th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar)
2/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Laiatu Latu of UCLA was selected 15th overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
3/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Quarterback Anthony Richardson of Florida was selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
4/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Kwity Paye of Michigan was selected 21st overall in the 2022 NFL draft.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
5/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett of Miami was selected 29th overall in the 2015 NFL draft.
(Robert Scheer / The Star)
6/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State was selected 24th overall in the 2013 NFL draft.
(Robert Scheer/The Star)
7/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo of Boston College was selected 22nd overall in the 2011 NFL draft.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
8/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Running back Donald Brown of Connecticut was selected 27th overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
(Rob Goebel)
9/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio State was selected 32nd overall in the 2007 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger / The Star)
10/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Dwight Freeney of Syracuse was selected 11th overall in the 2002 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
11/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Reggie Wayne of Miami was selected 30th overall in the 2001 NFL draft.
(FRANK ESPICH, INDIANAPOLIS STAR)
12/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Quarterback Peyton Manning of Tennessee was selected first overall in the 1998 NFL draft.
(MATT KRYGER)
13/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn of California was selected 19th overall in the 1997 NFL draft.
(Matt Detrich / The Star)
14/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison of Syracuse was selected 19th overall in the 1996 NFL draft.
(MATT DETRICH, INDIANAPOLIS STAR)
15/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson of Florida was selected 15th overall in the 1995 NFL draft.
(Matt Kryger / The Star)
16/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Linebacker Trev Alberts of Nebraska was selected fifth overall in the 1994 NFL draft.
(D. Todd Moore / The Star)
17/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Sean Dawkins of California was selected 16th overall in the 1993 NFL draft.
(Kelly Wilkinson / The Star)
18/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Linebacker Quentin Coryatt of Texas A&M was selected second overall in the 1992 NFL draft.
(Paul Sancya / The Star)
19/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Linebacker Cornelius Bennett of Alabama was selected second overall in the 1987 NFL draft.
(Rich Miller / The Star)
20/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Cornerback back Leonard Coleman of Vanderbilt was selected eighth overall in the 1984 NFL draft.
(George Rose, Getty Images)
21/21
The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Guard Ron Solt (66) of Maryland was selected 19th overall in the 1984 NFL draft.
(Lou Capozzola, Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY Sports)
Pickett was a four-year starter and two-time captain with the Blue Devils. In five seasons at Duke, Pickett played in 49 games mostly split between left and right guard. He made one start at tackle in his final season during Duke's bowl game.
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Working out without pads isn't the ideal setting for linemen, but Curry is using the opportunity as another chance to show his skills.
"I always tell people my position is just being a football player," Curry said. "I'm just out here playing the game that I love, that I've been loving since I was a kid."
Versatility along the line are key selling points for Pickett and Curry to prospective teams. At 6-foot-3, 345 pounds, Brevard has one position in one scheme --- nose tackle in a 3-4 formation. Brevard's 2.5 sacks in four seasons don't tell the story of how he contributes to a team. His job is to eat up blocks, and free up his linebackers to make plays.
Brevard finished his lone season at Texas with 18 tackles, one off his career high set the previous season at Purdue. At Texas, Brevard reshaped his body, maintaining his weight while dropping his body fat to 21%.
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"I got shredded up more," Brevard said. And his leaner physique helped him hold up in the run game. Even with NFL offenses emphasizing playing in space and generating big plays, Brevard knows every team can still use a run-stuffing defensive tackle.
"It's not the most glamorous thing, but I'm not the guy to go out and shout out my name," Brevard said. "It's the perfect role for me because I'm not technically the highlight of the defense, but I'm still one of the most important parts of the defense because if I'm not doing my job right, then no one else is going to do their job to the best of their abilities."
