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Colts draft McGowan, downplay past larceny for backup role.

5/4/2026

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Indianapolis Colts drafted Seth McGowan in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
McGowan pleaded guilty to larceny for a 2021 robbery in Norman, Oklahoma, served three months in jail and one year of probation.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team will turn the page on his past as he competes for a backup role behind Jonathan Taylor, who led the NFL with 323 carries in 2025.

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Indianapolis Colts drafted Seth McGowan in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
McGowan pleaded guilty to larceny for a 2021 robbery in Norman, Oklahoma, served three months in jail and one year of probation.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team will turn the page on his past as he competes for a backup role behind Jonathan Taylor, who led the NFL with 323 carries in 2025.