Caden Curry, a Center Grove High School graduate, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Curry emerged as an All-Big Ten defensive lineman at Ohio State in his senior season, amassing 66 tackles, 16.5 for a loss, and 11 sacks. He landed a wicked hit on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza early in the Big Ten championship game.
From Joel A. Erickson: Why Center Grove’s Caden Curry is expected to be a mid-round pick
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: "The tape doesn’t quite match the production, but with only one season as a starter, Curry’s play should continue to improve. He has good size and can play edge in even or odd fronts. He uses lower-body power to help access the pocket but his rush lacks explosiveness and a healthy set of go-to moves to open the protection up. He can rush from the interior, allowing teams to get more speed on the field. He’s built to hold up at the point but would benefit from an uptick in aggression to better command both his positioning and the block. Curry is athletic dropping into space and fits the mold of a stand-up edge with special-teams value."
NFL Draft Buzz: "Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance grades back up what your eyes tell you. His pass rushing and run defense skills both grade out at elite levels, a rare combination for a player his size. The 13.5 TFLs and nine sacks against Big Ten competition prove he can win at the line of scrimmage, but the way he wins matters for projecting his NFL role. He's not going to run by tackles with elite bend or overpower them with brute strength. Instead, he wins with effort, timing, and technique, a combination that profiles as a quality starter who can contribute immediately while developing into a more complete player."
Matt Holder, Bleacher Report: "Caden Curry is an athletic pass-rusher who is coming off a very productive final season at Ohio State. His combination of quickness, athleticism and bend should translate to the next level and make him an intriguing early Day 3 developmental pick."
Pro-level pass rush ability, including timely spin moves
He saw appreciable time for just one season at Ohio State
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