Colts sign former Notre Dame basketball player to be tight end
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The Indianapolis Colts are making an interesting addition, signing a former Notre Dame basketball player.
According to ESPN's Stephen Holder, the Colts are signing forward -- yes, basketball -- Carson Towt. With the Colts, Towt will be a tight end.
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Colts sign Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt
Towt is listed at 6-8 and weighs 250 pounds. He played basketball for Notre Dame during the 2025 season. Before Notre Dame, Towt played for Northern Arizona.
Towt has never played football before, not even at the high school level, but believes the "dirty work" he did in basketball can help him with the transition, according to The Athletic's James Boyd.
New #Colts TE Carson Towt, who played basketball at Notre Dame, says he's never played football before. Thinks his "dirty work" can help him transition to the gridiron.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) March 17, 2026
We've seen other instances of GM Chris Ballard bringing in players who played other sports, most notably, Mo Alie-Cox, who will be in the tight end room with Towt.
(This article will be updated.)
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