Carlies Heads To Indianapolis In Fifth Round Of NFL Draft

DETROIT – University of Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies was the fifth-round choice of the Indianapolis Colts with the 151st selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Carlies, projected as a linebacker in the NFL, is the second MU player to go in the fifth round today, following defensive backfield mate Kris Abrams-Draine (Pick 145 / Denver) and is the first Tiger selected by Indianapolis since 1996 and seventh all-time. The 6-foot-3, 219 pound Carlies appeared in 48 games (40 starts) for Missouri from 2020-2023, totaling 221 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, nine interceptions, eight pass break-ups, three forced fumbles...