Colts Draft Hunter Wohler, Plans Position Change to Linebacker

The Indianapolis Colts selected Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler with the 232nd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, intending to convert him to linebacker and core special teamer. Wohler was a standout at Wisconsin, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and leading the team in tackles for two consecutive seasons. Analysts note that while Wohler excelled as a run defender and can cover tight ends, his top-end speed and range are concerns against NFL competition, making his immediate NFL value likely on special teams. The Colts faced a need at linebacker after offseason departures and did not address the position earlier in the draft, making Wohler a strategic late-round pick to bolster special teams and depth. His athletic performance at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine further boosted his draft stock. Wohler joins a linebacker group with opportunities to compete for backup roles and replace departed special teamers.