
#94 DE · Indianapolis Colts
Height
6'3"
Weight
267 lbs
Age
31
College
Ohio State
Draft
2018, Rd 2, #64
Experience
8 yrs
DE Rank
#85 / 161
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 88 | 18.0 | 130 | 29.5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 13 | 3.0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 10 | 1.5 | 24 | 5.5 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$6.7M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
The Colts secured solid value with Tyquan Lewis at $6.0M AAV, landing a reliable rotational pass rusher at a reasonable price point that earns a C+ CVI. Lewis fits squarely in the rotational player tier production-wise, and Indianapolis paid appropriately for that level of contribution rather than gambling on upside they're unlikely to see. At 29, he's entering what should be stable veteran years where his motor and technique can compensate for any athletic decline, making this a safe bet for consistent snaps. The $6.7M guaranteed against a $12M total deal provides Indianapolis with flexibility after year one while giving Lewis enough security to sign off on the terms. This represents smart roster building by the Colts — they identified a role player who can contribute immediately in their defensive rotation without breaking the bank or committing long-term to a ceiling that's already been established.
Tyquan Lewis grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive ends — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.23 (below the NFL average of 0.34), ranking as below average for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.08 compared to an NFL average of 0.30, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a C- in 2024 to a F in 2025.
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| 4.0 |
| 25 |
| 10 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 7 | 1.0 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 8 | 2.5 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 4.0 | 24 | 6 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 9 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 8 | 2.0 | 13 | 1 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
C
2023
(20% weight)