{"id":818629,"date":"2026-03-18T06:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/818629\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T06:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:12:38","slug":"how-carson-towt-went-from-notre-dame-basketball-to-colts-tight-end-in-10-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/818629\/","title":{"rendered":"How Carson Towt went from Notre Dame basketball to Colts tight end in 10 days"},"content":{"rendered":"

INDIANAPOLIS \u2014 The move seems so sudden.<\/p>\n

Carson Towt<\/a> started at center in Notre Dame\u2019s season-ending loss to Boston College, pulling down six rebounds and fouling out of the final basketball game of his career after a decade spent on the hardwood at Gilbert High School, Northern Arizona and Notre Dame.<\/p>\n

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Ten days later, Towt signed a professional contract with the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To play a sport he\u2019s never played before.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been quite the journey so far,\u201d Towt said. \u201cAnd man, it\u2019s just getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n

Towt\u2019s path to the NFL began long before that disappointing night at Conte Forum.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-7, 250-pound bruiser has been circling the sport of football for a long time, going back to those days at Gilbert High School in Arizona.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn high school, I was real small, I hit growth spurts too late,\u201d Towt said. \u201cI didn\u2019t have armpit hair until late in high school, so I was kind of a late bloomer. I never gave it too much thought and attention until my freshman year in college, when I started bulking up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) looks on after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) looks on after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) lead blocks for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 28: Charvarius Ward #7 of the Indianapolis Colts on field during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard (4) and safety Camryn Bynum (0) celebrate after Bynum forces a turn over against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of a game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Dec 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to throw downfield against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 17: Grover Stewart #90 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts after a fourth down stop during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans, 38-14.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) during warmups before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Berlin Game at Olympic Stadium on Nov. 9, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Sep 7, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) celebrates with offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) after a touchdown during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) pulls in a catch for a first down Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 23: Laiatu Latu #97 of the Indianapolis Colts intercepts a pass made by Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs (not pictured) in the first quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) makes a catch Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The play was called back on a penalty.<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 22: Jaylon Jones #40 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts during the first half of the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (29) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Raiders 40-6.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) reacts after a kickoff return Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) kicks the ball Monday, July 28, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts defensive end JT Tuimoloau (91) sings while warming-up Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Colts Training Camp at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) snaps Friday, July 25, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Matt Goncalves (71) prepares for stretching Thursday, July 24, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Justin Walley (27) stands on the field Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts place kicker Spencer Shrader (3) kicks Friday, July 25, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) gets a five from fellow offensive tackle Blake Freeland (73) on Friday, July 25, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore brings down Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube.<\/p>\n

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Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Indianapolis Colts center Tanor Bortolini (60) lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 02: Jalen Travis #75 of the Indianapolis Colts takes the field during player introductions before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 07: Safety Daniel Scott #32 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (13) celebrates with Indianapolis Colts tight end Will Mallory (86) after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 14: Blake Grupe #10 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gould (6) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Dec 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo (85) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies (57) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) and guard Josh Sills (66) walk onto the field Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, before a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers during training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Colby Wooden (96) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (11) brings down Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens (21) during the second half of a game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 33-8.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts guard Dalton Tucker (68) gets a drink of water Thursday, July 24, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Sean McKeon.<\/p>\n

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Aug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Giants center Jimmy Morrissey (67) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) throws downfield against the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Johnathan Edwards (35) reacts after breaking up a pass Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Austin Ajiake (58) wraps up Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (14) on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Aug 16, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Durell Nchami (74) hits Green Bay Packers quarterback Taylor Elgersma (19) as he throws during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Aug 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker John Bullock (57) looks on after a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 07: Cornerback Reuben Lowery #30 of the Baltimore Ravens in action during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts safety Trey Washington (41) catches the ball Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Colts Training Camp at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Aug 16, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts safety Hunter Wohler (30) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Aug 6, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; Washington Commanders safety Ben Nikkel (48) stretches at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Bayron Matos, from the Dominican Republic, is practicing with the Miami Dolphins as an offensive tackle.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Jack Wilson (76) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during the first day of training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts player Tim Smith (93) stretches during training Camp at Grand Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Westfield, Ind.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV (37) dances after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Coleman Owen (3) rushes the ball Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan (19) walks toward the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Joseph Vaughn (49) works to bring down Cincinnati Bengals running back Quali Conley (40) on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Wyoming Cowboys safety Wyett Ekeler (31) against the Toledo Rockets during the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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Tennessee Titans linebacker Arden Key (49) is congratulated after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.<\/p>\n

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Defensive end Micheal Clemons #72 of the New York Jets warms up before the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Alec Pierce #14 of the Indianapolis Colts scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

The more muscle Towt packed onto his frame, the more he played basketball like a football player.<\/p>\n

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Towt redshirted his first season at Northern Arizona, spent two seasons as a redshirt freshman starter for the Lumberjacks thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, became a force as a sophomore and then bounced back from a 2023-24 season lost to injury to lead the entire nation in rebounding in his final season in Flagstaff.<\/p>\n

The whole time, Towt had his eye on football.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn awareness of my physical gifts that were showcased on the basketball floor,\u201d Towt said. \u201cI think this sport honors those gifts. The things that got me to Notre Dame, that carried me through my career, things I pride myself on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Towt thought about playing both sports for the Lumberjacks, then thought about playing football somewhere collegiately after his Northern Arizona basketball career was done.<\/p>\n

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An advisor realized that wasn\u2019t an option. Because of COVID-19 and a season lost to injury, Towt still had NCAA eligibility as a basketball player, but he couldn\u2019t play football.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t have any eligibility left in college,\u201d Towt said.<\/p>\n

Towt\u2019s hopes remained undaunted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pride myself on dirty work and rebounding and being physical,\u201d Towt said. \u201cI think football honors those things a little bit better than basketball does. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Towt wasn\u2019t satisfied with dreaming about a chance to play in the NFL.<\/p>\n

He made it happen. Towt knew the history of college basketball players making the transition to NFL tight end, a lineage that has everything from Hall of Famers (Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates) to longtime starters (Marcus Pollard) to players who\u2019ve carved out long careers as rotational pieces, such as current Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox.<\/p>\n

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Towt figured his best chance was to find a representative who knew the position he wanted to play.<\/p>\n

His research led him to Jack Bechta and Jack Tabb. Half of Bechta\u2019s clients are tight ends; Tabb, a relative newcomer as an agent, made it all the way to training camp as a tight end with the Saints before a torn ACL ended his NFL dream before it could get started.<\/p>\n

Bechta and Tabb\u2019s agency, JB Sports Inc., represents Cole Lohner, the dual-sport tight end Denver drafted in the seventh round last year.<\/p>\n

Towt didn\u2019t let his work stop there.<\/p>\n

While he was still playing basketball, getting ready to average 5.9 points and 9.0 rebounds for game for Notre Dame this season, he reached out to NFL players who\u2019d already made the transition.<\/p>\n

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Including Alie-Cox, the former VCU power forward who recently signed a one-year deal with the Colts for his 10th season in the NFL. Towt sent Alie-Cox a direct message on social media, the Indianapolis tight end followed him right back and they set up a phone call.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talked for probably half an hour,\u201d Towt said. \u201cI just wanted to hear his experience, hear his journey, how he did it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Towt and his agents formulated a plan.<\/p>\n

He had an advantage. Towt is not eligible for April\u2019s draft. Under NFL rules, \u201cplayers are draft-eligible only in the year after the end of their college eligibility,\u201d and Towt spent that year working the glass at Notre Dame.<\/p>\n

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Towt might not have been draft-eligible, but he came to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine three weeks ago.<\/p>\n

He didn’t work out \u2014 Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry might have taken exception to his leading rebounder running routes for NFL teams while he was still trying to make the ACC Tournament \u2014 but to meet with teams, pitch the transition he wanted to make.<\/p>\n

The Colts were an obvious target, not only because of the franchise\u2019s history with Pollard and Erik Swoope and Alie-Cox, but because tight ends coach Tom Manning was working with Indianapolis when Alie-Cox made his NFL debut in 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had to teach Mo everything,\u201d Manning told Towt. \u201cHe didn\u2019t know anything, just like you don\u2019t know much about football.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oddly enough, that was exactly what Towt wanted to hear.<\/p>\n

He knows how much work is in front of him. If Towt is going to follow in Alie-Cox\u2019s footsteps and carve out a lengthy NFL career, he\u2019s likely going to have to spend this summer proving he deserves a spot on the practice squad, allowing him to develop without playing in games at Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

The first step of Towt\u2019s transition to the football field was finding a team.<\/p>\n

The hard work is just beginning.<\/p>\n

Joel A. Erickson<\/a> and Nathan Brown<\/a> cover the Colts<\/a> all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV<\/a> and with the Colts Insider newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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