Arriving to Baltimore after three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jimmy Orr would be a productive a Wide Receiver earning First Team All-Pro accolades in 1965. Orr finished in the top ten in Receiving Yards as a Colt three times (he had done in twice before in Pittsburgh) and led the NFL in Yards per Reception three times, two of which was when he was in Baltimore. Orr’s last game was in Baltimore’s Super Bowl V win.

A Baltimore Colt for the duration of his thirteen years of service in the NFL, Don Shinnick was one of the better pass rushers of his day. The former UCLA Bruin still holds the career record for Interceptions for the Colts and would lead the league in that metric in 1959, the same year he helped Baltimore to it’s second straight NFL Championship.

Before he became the dynamic catalyst for "The Greatest Show on Turf" in St. Louis, Marshall Faulk spent his formative years in Indianapolis completely rewiring what NFL teams expected from a modern, dual-threat running back. Selected second overall out of San Diego State in the 1994 NFL Draft, Faulk took the league by storm as a rookie, compiling 1,282 rushing yards, 52 receptions, and 12 total touchdowns to earn AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and an immediate Pro Bowl nod.

Despite navigating nagging injuries during his five-year run in blue and white, Faulk's brilliant multidimensional play became the backbone of the offense. Possessing elite field vision and uncanny route-running ability out of the backfield, he routinely erased linebackers in space, producing four seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards and catching at least 44 passes in all five of his campaigns in Indianapolis. His peak Colts season came in 1998, when he set a franchise record with 2,227 yards from scrimmage (1,319 rushing, 908 receiving) and earned First-Team AP All-Pro honors while serving as a crucial safety valve for rookie quarterback Peyton Manning.

Following that career year, a bitter contract stalemate prompted the Colts to make one of the most debated trades in franchise history, sending Faulk to the St. Louis Rams in the spring of 1999 for second- and fifth-round draft picks. While the Colts repurposed that draft capital to select Edgerrin James, watching Faulk win three consecutive NFL Offensive Player of the Year awards, an MVP title, and a Super Bowl ring with St. Louis left Circle City fans pondering what might have been had he remained Manning's backfield partner for the long haul.

Time eventually softened those wounds as both parties recognized the historic weight of his early brilliance. Faulk was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, and the organization officially embraced his legacy two years later when he was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2013.

He compiled 1,389 rushing attempts, 5,120 rushing yards, 42 rushing touchdowns, 297 receptions, 2,894 receiving yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns for a total of 8,014 yards from scrimmage and 53 total touchdowns for the Colts.

A product of the University of Iowa, Tight End, Dallas Clark was viewed by many as the prefect fit for the offensive system of the Indianapolis Colts.  Those prognosticators were not mistaken as Clark would set multiple records for a Colts Tight End and help Indianapolis win the Super Bowl.  Overall, Clark would tally nearly 5,000 Yards and was a one time First Team All Pro Selection.

Jerry Logan was with the Baltimore Colts for all ten of his National Football League seasons and most notably was with them during their first Super Bowl winning season.  Logan was a three time Pro Bowl selection who recorded 34 Interceptions, five of which he returned to the end zone.  He was also an adept Special Team player in the return game.

What can be said about “Mr. Clutch” that hasn’t already been said?  The legacy of Adam Vinatieri was already set in stone from his work in New England with his game-winning kicks in the 2001 blizzard playoff game against the Oakland Raiders and in two Super Bowls.

Vinatieri would sign with Indianapolis and while the second half of his career has not had nearly as many dramatic moments playing for the Colts as he did with the Patriots but he has been just as “automatic”.  The kicker is the only man in NFL history to have 1,000 Points for two different NFL teams and is the all-time points leader for Indianapolis.

Coming out of Ohio State, Running Back, Tom Matte would be with the Baltimore Colts for his entire 12 year career in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts.  Matte would go to two Pro Bowls and had over 7,000 All-Purpose Yards, even leading the NFL in that metric in 1969.

Making history as the first African-American starting Center in NFL history, Ray Donaldson came out of the University to Georgia to spend thirteen seasons with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.  Donaldson would go to four consecutive Pro Bowls in the late 1980’s and later in his career would win a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys.

A three time Pro Bowl Selection with the Baltimore Colts, Rick Volk would represent his team three times in the Pro Bowl.  Volk went from the Rose Bowl to the Super Bowl, although in Super Bowl III he would be knocked out of the game with a severe concussion in Baltimore’s shocking loss to the New York Jets.  Super Bowl V would be a much better result for Volk as not only did he help them win he picked off Dallas Quarterback, Craig Morton to set up a touchdown that tied the game.  Volk would tally 31 Interceptions as a Colt.

Spending his entire career with the Baltimore Colts, Defensive Tackle, Fred Miller would participate in three championship games on behalf of his team.  Miller would win a ring in his final attempt, Super Bowl V, and along the way would go to three Pro Bowls.

Drafted fourth overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, offensive tackle Chris Hinton was immediately thrust into the spotlight when he was traded to the Baltimore Colts as the centerpiece of the historic deal for John Elway. While Elway's refusal to play for Baltimore reshaped the franchise's trajectory, Hinton quickly proved to be an elite, perennial All-Pro caliber anchor in his own right, famously joking years later that if Elway had stayed in Baltimore, Hinton wouldn't have been there to block for him anyway.

Plugging in immediately at guard as a rookie before switching to left tackle, Hinton weathered the franchise's turbulent relocation to Indianapolis in 1984 while serving as the focal point of the offensive line. Possessing rare technical precision and explosive functional power, he handled the league's premier pass rushers week after week. Across his seven seasons with the Colts, Hinton earned six Pro Bowl selections (1983, 1985–1989), two First-Team AP All-Pro selections (1987, 1989), and three Second-Team AP All-Pro honors (1985, 1986, 1988), spearheading a unit that paved the way for Eric Dickerson's dominant rushing campaigns in the late 1980s.

Hinton spent the final six years of his 13-season NFL career with Atlanta and Minnesota, earning a seventh Pro Bowl nod with the Falcons in 1993. His sustained excellence across the decade was permanently recognized when he was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. The Colts formally honored his enduring impact by inducting him into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor in 2001.

Drafted in the second round of the 1972 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Lydell Mitchell arrived in Maryland as an elite, multi-dimensional weapon ready to transform Baltimore's backfield. After a couple of seasons settling into the professional ranks, Mitchell exploded into full stardom alongside quarterback Bert Jones, serving as the offensive engine for a juggernaut squad that captured three consecutive AFC East division titles from 1975 to 1977.

Mitchell’s prime in blue and white was characterized by constant dual-threat versatility. He became the franchise’s first to achieve three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons, surpassing 1,193 yards in 1975, 1,200 in 1976, and 1,159 in 1977. His most groundbreaking achievements, however, came through the air: Mitchell led the NFL in receptions twice—72 catches in 1974 and 71 in 1977—a rare feat for a running back at that time. In his outstanding 1976 season, he recorded an NFL-high 23 Approximate Value (AV), 1,755 scrimmage yards, and eight touchdowns, earning Second-Team AP All-Pro honors.

During his peak stretch, Mitchell was a three-time Pro Bowl selection (1975, 1976, 1977) and a two-time Second-Team AP All-Pro choice. Whether grinding out tough yards between the tackles or lining up as Jones' primary safety valve out of the backfield, he regularly generated high-volume output, racking up over 1,700 yards from scrimmage in three straight campaigns. After a contract dispute, Mitchell spent his final three NFL seasons with San Diego and the Los Angeles Rams, but he reached his highest level in Baltimore.

With the Colts, Mitchell had a total of 8,010 yards from scrimmage and 41 total touchdowns.

Fresh off winning the 1954 Heisman Trophy at Wisconsin, Alan "The Horse" Ameche arrived in Baltimore as the third overall pick in the 1955 NFL Draft and immediately established himself as a dominant focal point for the Colts. Combining a power-packed 218-pound frame with elite speed, he burst onto the professional scene by rushing for 194 yards in his very first career game against the Chicago Bears, featuring a staggering 79-yard touchdown run. Ameche capped his stellar debut campaign by winning the NFL rushing crown with 961 yards and a league-leading nine rushing touchdowns, sweeping Rookie of the Year honors and earning a First-Team AP All-Pro selection.

Ameche served as the ideal backfield anchor for head coach Weeb Ewbank and quarterback Johnny Unitas, delivering punishing runs between the tackles while absorbing heavy workloads. He earned Pro Bowl selections in each of his first four seasons (1955–1958) and added three Second-Team AP All-Pro selections (1956, 1958, 1959). His peak seasons provided the physical backbone for Baltimore's offensive explosion: in 1956, he eclipsed 1,000 yards from scrimmage and racked up nine touchdowns, following that up in 1958 with a dominant 791-yard, eight-touchdown effort on the ground. His career became forever etched in gridiron lore during the 1958 NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants—widely remembered as "The Greatest Game Ever Played". In sudden-death overtime, Ameche capped a grueling drive with a legendary one-yard touchdown dive into the end zone, securing Baltimore's first world championship.

He remained a vital weapon the following season as the Colts captured back-to-back titles in 1959, powering through defenses for 679 rushing yards and five scores while opening up passing lanes for Unitas and Raymond Berry. Tragically, Ameche’s stellar trajectory was cut short during his sixth season in 1960 when he suffered a severe Achilles tendon injury that forced him to retire at just 27 years old. Despite his brief career, his impact across the decade earned him a selection to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team.

Overall, Ameche amassed 4,045 rushing yards, 40 rushing touchdowns, 101 receptions, 733 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.

Taking over the reins of a franchise directly following a legend like Johnny Unitas is one of the most daunting assignments in football history. Selected second overall out of LSU in the 1973 NFL Draft, Bert Jones met that challenge head-on, earning the nickname "The Ruston Rifle" for a bullet pass and fearless pocket presence that quickly won over the fan base.

Without the deep championship cast that surrounded Unitas in the late 1950s, Jones willed the Colts back into national prominence through sheer individual excellence. Orchestrating head coach Ted Marchibroda's offense, he led Baltimore to three consecutive AFC East division crowns from 1975 to 1977. The crown jewel of his tenure came in 1976—a dominant season where he led the NFL with 3,104 passing yards, threw 24 touchdowns against nine interceptions, and compiled a league-leading 102.5 passer rating. That brilliant run swept the league's top honors, earning him the 1976 AP NFL Most Valuable Player award, AP Offensive Player of the Year, and First-Team All-Pro honors.

Known as one of the toughest and purest arm talents of his era, Jones routinely earned the admiration of opposing coaches and players. Regrettably, persistent shoulder injuries beginning in 1978 siphoned away his prime years and limited his availability. After nine seasons anchoring the offense in Maryland, Jones played a single final campaign with the Los Angeles Rams in 1982 before a neck injury brought his career to an early close.

With the Colts, Jones had a 56.1% completion percentage for 17,663 passing yards, a 122-97 TD-INT ratio, alongside 1,350 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.

Taken fifth overall in the first round of the 1963 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Bob Vogel landed in Baltimore and immediately stepped into one of the most demanding assignments in football: protecting the blind side of Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas. Vogel took over as the starting left tackle from day one and locked down the position for a decade, serving as the unsung protector who allowed Baltimore's explosive passing attack to flourish.

Vogel’s time in the blue and white was marked by exceptional durability and precise technique. He started all but one game for the franchise over 10 seasons, becoming one of the top offensive tackles of the 1960s and routinely challenging the league's most formidable defensive ends. He received five Pro Bowl selections (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1971) and two Second-Team AP All-Pro honors (1965, 1968). Vogel was a key contributor to the 1968 team that claimed the NFL Championship, leading an offensive line that helped Baltimore finish 13–1 in the regular season.

His decade of elite play culminated on the game's ultimate stage in Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys. Starting at left tackle, Vogel helped neutralize a suffocating Dallas pass rush, paving the way for Baltimore's dramatic 16–13 victory to capture the franchise's first Super Bowl title. Vogel retired after the 1972 season at just 31, walking away on his own terms as one of the most respected offensive linemen of his era.

Selected in the first round (19th overall) out of California in the 1997 NFL Draft, Tarik Glenn stepped into the Indianapolis Colts' starting lineup as a rookie at right guard before permanently locking down the crown-jewel spot at left tackle. Possessing rare functional strength and light-footed agility, Glenn anchored the blind side of the offensive line for a decade, serving as the trusted primary protector for Peyton Manning during the franchise's meteoric rise to elite status.

Glenn’s presence was the rock around which offensive line coach Howard Mudd built one of the most efficient pass-blocking units in gridiron history. Tasked with shutting down the league's most terrifying edge rushers without assistance, Glenn’s mastery at left tackle allowed Manning's high-octane, no-huddle offense to flourish without fear of backside pressure. He started all 16 games in seven of his 10 professional seasons, earning three consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2004 through 2006 as national recognition caught up to his elite on-field production.

His career reached a fairytale climax during the 2006 campaign. After dominating through four postseason victories, Glenn’s final game in uniform came on football's grandest stage, Super Bowl XLI. On a rain-soaked field in Miami, Glenn neutralized the Chicago Bears' pass rush, helping clear the way for 425 total yards of offense in a 29–17 victory. Walking off the field as a world champion, Glenn announced his retirement that offseason at the top of his game. He was permanently enshrined in franchise lore when he was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor in 2022.

Glenn notably started all 154 games of his career.

Selected in the first round of the 1965 NFL Draft out of Duke, Mike "Mad Dog" Curtis arrived in Baltimore with a reputation for raw, unchecked intensity. Initially deployed as a fullback on offense during his rookie season, the Colts quickly realized his vicious hitting and fiery demeanor belonged on defense. Upon shifting to linebacker in 1966, Curtis became the terrifying, central enforcer of a Baltimore defense that routinely punished opposing backfields.

Curtis weaponized a reckless, sideline-to-sideline playing style that made him one of the most feared middle linebackers of his generation. Known for his zero-tolerance attitude on the field—famously leveling a fan who ran onto the field to steal the game ball—Curtis proved to be as skilled as he was intimidating. His career reached its zenith in 1970, when the Kansas City Committee of 101 named him AFC Defensive Player of the Year. That same season, Curtis provided the defining play of Super Bowl V against Dallas: with the game tied late in the fourth quarter, he intercepted a Craig Morton pass and returned it to the Cowboys' 28-yard line, setting up Jim O'Brien's game-winning field goal to secure Baltimore's 16–13 victory.

A four-time Pro Bowler (1968, 1970, 1971, 1974) and a First-Team AP All-Pro selection in 1968, Curtis anchored the Colts' defense through both their 1968 NFL Championship and Super Bowl V title runs. Although sacks weren't officially recorded in the NFL then, PFR retrospective research credits him with 16.5 sacks during his Baltimore tenure, complementing his elite pass coverage. Curtis spent 11 seasons terrorizing offenses in blue and white before finishing his career with brief stops in Seattle and Washington.

For the Colts, Curtis accumulated 21 interceptions for 248 return yards, two defensive touchdowns, eight fumble recoveries, 16.5 unofficial sacks, and when you count his numbers elsewhere, he is an unofficial member of the defensive 20/20 club.

Drafted in the fifth round from FCS Alabama A&M in 2003, Robert Mathis emerged in Indianapolis as an underrated pass-rush specialist. His relentless energy and quickness off the edge challenged typical size expectations. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 245 pounds, Mathis progressed from a third-down specialist to a premier game disruptor, excelling in strip-sacks more than anyone else before or after him.

Teaming up with Dwight Freeney, Mathis helped form the premier edge-rushing tandem of the 2000s, generating non-stop backfield havoc that fueled the franchise's golden era. A cornerstone of the Super Bowl XLI championship squad, he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection (2008–2010, 2012, 2013) whose production spiked even higher when head coach Chuck Pagano shifted him to stand-up outside linebacker in 2012. That scheme change culminated in a historic 2013 campaign: Mathis earned First-Team AP All-Pro honors, won the inaugural Deacon Jones Award by leading the NFL with a career-high 19.5 sacks, and led the league with eight forced fumbles while finishing as the runner-up for AP Defensive Player of the Year.

After missing the entire 2014 season due to a torn Achilles tendon, Mathis demonstrated his signature resilience by returning for two final campaigns to close out his career. As the last remaining active player from the Super Bowl XLI championship roster, he played his final game in 2016, fittingly capping his legacy with a signature strip-sack against Jacksonville to pass Freeney on the all-time sack list. His unrivaled ability to swat the ball free left him as the NFL's all-time record holder for career forced fumbles (52) and strip-sacks (47). 

123.0 sacks, 538 combined tackles (408 solo, 130 assists), 108 tackles for loss, 141 quarterback hits, 52 forced fumbles.  In 2021, the team inducted Mathis into their Ring of Honor.

The holder of the all-time Interception Record in franchise history, Cornerback, Bobby Boyd was a converted Quarterback who adapted well to the defensive side of the ball.  Boyd would accumulate 9 Interceptions in a season twice and six times would exceed 100 Yards in Interception Return Yards.  The three time First Team All Pro is still in the top ten in that category all-time.

A Baltimore Colt for all twelve seasons of his career, Halfback, Lenny Moore was a bona fide dual threat.  Moore was one of the rare players who was equally adept at rushing and receiving and scored more than 100 Touchdowns.  Moore would lead the National Football League in Yards/Attempt four times, Touchdowns twice, and Yards from Scrimmage once.  The offensive superstar would be a five-time First Team All-Pro and was named the MVP in 1964.