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Tarell Basham helps Colts shore up flagging pass rush

Pass rusher was perhaps the Colts greatest need entering draft night. Leaning on Robert Mathis wasn’t an option anymore so the Colts picked up Ohio defensive end Tarell Basham. He was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year with 11.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss in 2016.

Going a bit deeper into his stats, Basham recorded nine QB hits and 52 hurries. He also defended a pair of passes.

He was a hybrid player at Ohio, splitting time between a three point stance and standing up. He has the athleticism to play either the DE role or the EDGE outside linebacker the Colts need in the current scheme.