From Notre Dame Basketball to an Unprecedented NFL Opportunity

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Carson Towt brings one of the most unusual paths to the Indianapolis Colts. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound tight end signed with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in March 2026 after finishing his college basketball career at Notre Dame. Before that, he spent four seasons at Northern Arizona, establishing himself as an elite rebounder and earning second-team All-Big Sky honors in 2025.

Towt had never played organized football at the high school or college level before making the switch to the NFL. His basketball background, however, gives him impressive size, physicality, rebounding instincts, and experience competing for contested possessions. At Northern Arizona, he led Division I basketball with 12.4 rebounds per game during the 2024–25 season and set a Big Sky single-season record with 423 rebounds.

The Carson Towt Jersey gives Colts fans a chance to support a player whose professional football story is truly just beginning. Wearing No. 45, Towt offers an intriguing developmental profile as he works to translate his basketball skills into the tight end position. The Colts placed him on injured reserve on August 18, 2026, but his unique journey and physical potential make him a memorable addition for fans following Indianapolis' emerging talent.