Luck of the Irish: Colts Sign Notre Dame Basketball’s Carson Towt to Tight End Deal
INDIANAPOLIS — In a move that perfectly blended holiday spirit with roster scouting, the Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of Notre Dame basketball standout Carson Towt on Tuesday. The acquisition, finalized on St. Patrick’s Day, sees the former Fighting Irish forward trading the hardwood for the gridiron as he attempts to transition into a professional tight end.
A Holiday Connection
The timing of the signing was not lost on fans or analysts. By bringing in a star from South Bend on St. Patrick’s Day, the Colts tapped into the deep-rooted “Luck of the Irish” lore that permeates Indiana sports culture. However, General Manager Chris Ballard and the Colts’ front office insist this move is based on pure physical potential rather than holiday optics.
The Basketball-to-Tight End Pipeline
Towt, known for his rebounding prowess and physical presence in the paint at Notre Dame, fits the physical archetype of the modern NFL tight end. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing approximately 250 pounds, his frame and footwork caught the attention of NFL scouts during the offseason.
The transition from college basketball to NFL tight end is a well-traveled path. The Colts have found success with this specific blueprint before, most notably with Mo Alie-Cox, a former VCU basketball star who became a reliable fixture in the Indianapolis offense. By signing Towt, the Colts are hoping to catch lightning in a bottle once again, leveraging his “box-out” skills to help him win jump-ball situations in the red zone.
Roster Impact and Development
Currently, Towt joins a tight end room that is looking for versatile depth. While he remains a developmental project, his raw athleticism and wingspan provide a unique ceiling that traditional football prospects might lack.
“Carson has the size and the lateral quickness that you just can’t teach,” said one AFC scout familiar with the signing. “The challenge will be the technical aspects—learning to block in-line and mastering the nuances of NFL route running. But from a pure athletic standpoint, he belongs on a professional field.”
Looking Ahead
Towt is expected to join the team for voluntary offseason workouts and organized team activities (OTAs) later this spring. As he begins the grueling process of learning a new sport at the highest level, all eyes in Indiana will be on the South Bend product to see if he can translate his rebounding stats into touchdowns.
For now, the Colts have added a intriguing piece of “Irish” luck to their roster, providing a festive spark to the mid-March news cycle and setting the stage for one of the most interesting storylines heading into training camp.