Let’s take a closer look at this Indianapolis Colts team as we go player-by-player through the roster. Up next is DE Isaiah Land.
With offseason programs now behind us, we will be getting a jump start on our training camp preview by going player-by-player through the Indianapolis Colts’ 91-man roster.
Going alphabetically up next is defensive end Isaiah Land.
Isaiah Land’s profileHeight: 6-4Weight: 235Age: 25NFL experience: 2 seasonsCollege: Florida A&MNo. 552024 Snap count totalsDefense: 78Special teams: 492024 PFF gradesDefense: 49.1Special teams: 66.92024 Season Review
Land was on the back end of the Colts‘ defensive end rotation. All 78 of his defensive snaps came in the first 11 games of the season, a stretch when the team was without Tyquan Lewis for most of those games, along with not having Samson Ebukam, who missed the entire season with an Achilles injury.
Land recorded three pressures over his 51 pass rushing snaps, and by PFF’s metrics, struggled as a run defender with a grade of 48.3.
At 235 pounds, Land brings a different skill set to the defensive end position with his speed, but that makes him someone whose playing time will primarily come during more pass-heavy situations.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season
Land will again find himself fighting for a roster spot. While the Colts lost Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency, they are getting Ebukam back, along with drafting JT Tuimoloau in the second round.
Between Ebukam, Tuimoloau, Lewis, Kwity Paye, and Laiatu Latu, that is already five roster spots accounted for. That right there could be the defensive end unit for the Colts on the 53-man roster, unless they choose to go heavy and keep six, but doing so means going light at another position.
Land continuing to improve against the run and rounding out his game will be an important next step.