Tanor Bortolini
Indianapolis Colts · Age 24
There’s something about Wisconsin linemen that tends to catch my eye in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine, and Bortolini was only the latest to do so back in the winter of 2024. Luckily for Indianapolis, he still flew under the radar, lasting until the fourth round of the draft and spending his first season at guard, learning alongside the player he’d eventually replace, center Ryan Kelly. Bortolini switched to the pivot in 2025, anchored one of the NFL’s best (and most expertly rebuilt) offensive lines and earned a stellar Pro Football Focus grade, ranking third among all centers. It seems general manager Chris Ballard has successfully found his long-term replacement at a crucially important position.
