The Indianapolis Colts recently signed 12 undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft, and one name generating buzz is linebacker West Weeks. Could he be the next surprise to push for a spot on the 53-man roster? Let's break it down.

Weeks had his first season as a full-time starter in 2025, playing 564 snaps. He proved to be a dangerous blitzer, racking up 13 pressures and three sacks. His 66 tackles show he's always around the ball, and in coverage, he held opponents to just 9.1 yards per catch. But what really sets him apart? Special teams. With 454 career snaps in that phase, he's contributed to five of six different units—a huge plus for any roster hopeful.

Scouting reports note that Weeks is an average athlete with good linear speed, but he can struggle with change of direction in space. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein points out that while he's a "thumper" when he catches runners cleanly, issues in coverage and tackle consistency could be concerns. However, Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds sees it differently: "West, I know for a fact he's gonna make an impact on special teams because he's big and fast. He's moving even better out here than he did on LSU tape."

The linebacker room is in flux. GM Chris Ballard reshaped the position in the draft, adding CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher alongside Akeem Davis-Gaither, but depth remains a question mark. With several inexperienced players in the mix, a strong summer performance could open the door for Weeks to carve out a role. His speed and special teams versatility make him a compelling dark horse for the final roster.