Who are the Colts ‘Big 3’ before the 2025 regular season?
According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts’ top three players ahead of the 2025 campaign are as follows:
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OG QUENTON NELSON
OT BERNHARD RAIMANN
DI DEFOREST BUCKNER
Nelson holds the highest WAR for any non-quarterback on the Colts, both in 2024 (0.55) and as a three-year average (0.44). Raimann delivered career highs across the board — 85.1 overall grade, 82.0 pass-blocking grade and 80.7 run-blocking grade. Buckner earned an 81.9 overall grade, extending his streak to three consecutive seasons above 80.0.
Not exactly a surprising trio, as both Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner have been elite pillars for the Colts for a long period of time at their positions. The perennial Pro Bowlers help anchor each of their respective lines for Indianapolis and have arguably been among the team’s most valuable players on nearly a year-to-year basis.
The only other Colts standout player who could’ve possibly made it is star workhorse Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 1,431 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns on 303 carries last season (for a 4.7 ypc. avg.).
That being said, Raimann has been a recent favorite of PFF for at least the last couple of seasons. Recently named by PFF, as the team’s “most underrated player.” Raimann remains an advanced grade left tackle darling by the popular pro football web site:
“Raimann started 14 games for the Colts last season, earning a +85.1 overall grade via PFF, which was the 8th highest among all players at the NFL offensive tackle position. Raimann really stood out in pass protection with a +82.0 overall grade, allowing just 4 sacks and 20 total QB pressures during 471 total pass blocking snaps.”
Obviously, listings like this are pretty meaningless, but it’s fun to at least think about.