US EditionSeth McGowan Is a Felon, Why the Colts Took a Chance on Him in NFL Draft
Seth McGowan had 1,918 rushing yards in college and will compete for a roster spot after the Colts took him in the seventh round.
- On Saturday, the Indianapolis Colts selected Kentucky running back Seth McGowan in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster their roster.
- McGowan recorded 725 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns during his lone Kentucky season, finishing his three-year college career with 1,918 yards on 375 carries at Oklahoma and New Mexico State.
- At the NFL Scouting Combine, McGowan ran a 4.49 40-yard dash with a 42.5-inch vertical; analyst Lance Zierlein noted he is "effective in short-yardage situations and flashes the skill to handle backup carries."
- General Manager Chris Ballard addressed McGowan's 2021 guilty plea for larceny and three-month jail sentence, stating, "Look, I'm a second chance guy." regarding the selection.
- McGowan joins rookie guard Jalen Farmer and wideout Deion Burks in Indianapolis's draft class, facing a competitive training camp to earn a roster spot with the Colts.
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Seth McGowan is a felon, why the Colts took a chance on him in NFL Draft
Colts GM Gets Honest About Draft Pick's Criminal History
The Indianapolis Colts put together a strong performance in the 2026 NFL Draft. Chris Ballard and company were able to bring in some great talent to beef up the roster for the upcoming season.One pick has drawn some attention in particular.With the No. 237 overall pick in the seventh round of the draft, the Colts opted to take Kentucky running back Seth McGowan. His criminal history has been documented and could have been a cause for concern aro…
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WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterColts Round 7, Pick 237 Recap: Kentucky Running Back Seth McGowan
Source: Michael Hickey / Getty INDIANAPOLIS – The SEC flavor to the Colts 2026 Draft continued in Round 7. With the 237th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colts took Kentucky running back Seth McGowan in Round Seven. Here are 3 takeaways on McGowan: Journey Man Unlike many of the Colts picks in 2026, McGowan played for a handful of schools in college with a 2021 arrest (pled guilty to larceny) leading to him being kicked off the Oklahoma …
Seth McGowan Drafted by Colts
The Indianapolis Colts selected Kentucky running back Seth McGowan with the 237th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, marking the second Wildcat taken by Indianapolis this year after offensive lineman Jalen Farmer went in the fourth round.McGowan, who stands 6-foot and weighs 223 pounds, rushed for 725 yards and 12 touchdowns across 11 games during his 2025 season with Kentucky. For more on Kentucky Football and …
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