Many football fans have a firm rooting interest in the Indianapolis Colts, but you may come across a player during a game and wonder, “Did I go to high school with that guy?” Indiana has 24 high school products on NFL rosters to start the season. Here they are. (If there is anyone missing from this list, let us know; we can add him.)
Dec 22, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Giants guard James Brewer (73) against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
James Brewer, offensive line, Arlington High School, New York Gaints: He has 24 career appearances; last season he played in 16 games, starting eight. His uniform number isn’t a big deal to him. He has been Nos. 79, 78 and 73 already for the Giants.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 16: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass while under pressure from Stevie Brown #27 of the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 16, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Stevie Brown, defensive back, Columbus East, Giants: He has played for the Raiders, Colts and Giants. In 2012, he had eight interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recovers from the Giants. He was chosen in seventh round of the draft by the Raiders in 2010 out of Michigan.
This is a 2014 photo of Braxston Cave of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of Wednesday, June 11, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Braxston Cave, center, Penn, Washington Redskins: He was on the New England practice squad last season and was added to the Redskins practice squad this week. On Twitter: @BraxstonCave52
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 14: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears passes during the first half of their preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Soldier Field on August 14, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jay Cutler, quarterback, Heritage Hills, Chicago Bears: He has 23,937 career passing yards, 155 TDs and 112 INTs. He played for the Denver Broncos for three years, making the 2008 Pro Bowl. He has been with the Bears five years. He was chosen 11th overall out of Vanderbilt. On Twitter: @JayCutler6
Trainers look at wide receiver Tandon Doss as he lies on the field with an injury during a NFL football training camp Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/The Florida Times-Union, Will Dickey)
Tandon Doss, wide receiver, Ben Davis, Jacksonville Jaguars: With the Baltimore Ravens from 2011-13, he had 27 punt returns, one for a for TD, and 26 receptions for 428 yards, and a TD. He was chosen in the fourth round out of Indiana. On Twitter: @Tandondoss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle arrives on the first day of training camp, on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Anderson University.
Jack Doyle, tight end, Cathedral, Indianapolis Colts: He had five catches for 19 yards last year. He went to Western Kentucky.
This is a 2014 photo of AJ Edds of the New York Jets NFL football team. This image reflects the New York Jets active roster as of Monday, June 16, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
A.J. Edds, linebacker, Greenwood, New York Jets: He was out of the league last season after seeing the field for the Colts and New England Patriots the previous two years.
KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 07: Tyler Eifert #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts to pull in the ball against Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 7, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
Tyler Eifert, tight end, Fort Wayne Dwenger, Cincinnati Bengals: He had 39 receptions for 445 yards and two TDs in his 2013 rookie season. He was chosen 21st overall out of Notre Dame.
This is a 2014 photo of MarQueis Gray of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. This image reflects the Cleveland Browns active roster as of Monday, June 2, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
MarQueis Gray, tight end, Ben Davis, Minnesota Vikings: Fans may remember him more as a quarterback at the University of Minnesota, but he has bulked up for the NFL. He had six carries and two receptions for the Cleveland Browns last year. On Twitter: @MarQueisG
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick, right points to defenders alongside guard Louis Vazquez, left, during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Nick Hardwick, center, Lawrence North, San Diego Chargers: He has 135 starts over 10 seasons, all starts. He is essentially Philip Rivers’ personal center. He was a state-level wrestler in high school. He was chosen in third round out of Purdue. On Twitter: @hardwina
James Hurst
James Hurst, tackle, Plainfield, Baltimore Ravens: Rookie undrafted free agent is on the active roster. He was a four-year starter at North Carolina.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Chris Jones stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots came from behind to win 27-26. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Brownsburg, New England Patriots: He has bounced around. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round in 2013, and later went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then to the Patriots. He had six sacks and 30 tackles in 13 games. He was traded twice in the span of three days in April 2013.
Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) reacts after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Ryan Kerrigan, defensive end, Muncie Central, Redskins: He has started every game in his three seasons, compiling 24.5 sacks, two INTs, 10 forced fumbles and 130 tackles. He made the Pro Bowl after the 2012 season. He was chosen 16th overall out of Purdue. He made the Pro Bowl in 2012. On Twitter: @RyanKerrigan91
New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, who was born in Indianapolis and is a Cathedral High School graduate, talks with the media at the NFC Team hotel, the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., after the Giants arrived in town about 3 p.m. for their Super Bowl matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI. Charlie Nye / The Star
Mathias Kiwanuka, defensive end, Cathedral, Giants: From 2006-13, he has 36 sacks, three INTs, 281 tackles and a safety. He won a Super Bowl played in Lucas Oil Stadium. He was the 32nd overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006 out of Boston College, and was traded to the Giants.
Aug 16, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) on the sidelines during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. The Ravens beat the Cowboys 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Zack Martin, offensive lineman, Bishop Chatard, Dallas Cowboys: He was chosen 16th by the Cowboys in most recent draft out of Notre Dame. He was engaged in a minicamp drill with linebacker Sean Lee when Lee suffered an ACL tear.
NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 9: Mike Neal #96 of the Green Bay Packers pressures Charlie Whitehurst #12 of the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL preseason game at LP Field on August 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Mike Neal, linebacker, Merrillville, Green Bay Packers: From 2010-13, he has 10.5 sacks, an INT and 52 tackles. He was chosen in the second round out of Purdue. On Twitter: @mneal96
ENGLEWOOD, CO – AUGUST 05: (L-R) Denver Broncos wide receivers Greg Hardin #87, Nathan Palmer #13, Cody Latimer #14 and Bennie Fowler #16 prepare for practice at the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre on August 5, 2014 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Nathan Palmer, wide receiver, Elkhart Central, Denver Broncos: He played for the Colts in 2012, and had one catch for –4 yards. He was on the Dolphins’ and Broncos’ rosters last year, but he did not play.
Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard warms up during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Bernard Pollard, defensive back, Fort Wayne South, Tennessee Titans: He has played 121 games with four teams, compiling 12 INTs, 11 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and 527 tackles. He was chosen in the second round out of Purdue. On Twitter: @NotBoneCrusher
Indianapolis Colts guard Joe Reitz goes through a drill during training camp, on Saturday, August 2, 2014, in Anderson.
Joe Reitz, offensive lineman, Hamilton Southeastern, Colts: From 2011-13, he has appeared in 34 games, including 20 starts. He played basketball at Western Michigan.
New York Giants tight end Adrien Robinson (81) is tackled by New England Patriots’ Sterling Moore (29) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Adrien Robinson, tight end, Warren Central, Giants: He has made a few appearances for the Giants over the past couple of seasons but has no receptions. He was drafted in the fourth round out of Cincinnati.
ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 23: Courtney Roby #14 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to catch a pass in the endzone against Winston Wright #40 of the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason game at the Georgia Dome on August 23, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Courtney Roby, wide receiver, North Central, Atlanta Falcons: He was out of the NFL last season but had been with New Orleans the previous four years, primarily as a kick returner. He played for the Colts in 2008.
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short during practice on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
Kawann Short, defensive lineman, East Chicago Central, Carolina Panthers: He had 19 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in his 2013 rookie season. He was chosen in second round out of Purdue. He played on a state championship basketball team that beat a North Central team led by Eric Gordon.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer on the last day of training camp on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in Oxnard, Calif. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
Anthony Spencer, defensive end, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Cowboys: Entering his eighth season in Dallas. Last season ended with a knee injury after his first appearance in Week 2, but he was a starter the four previous seasons. He has 32.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and 260 tackles.
New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford (5), a native of Terre Haute, IN, celebrates his team’s 21-17 win over the New England Patriots following Super Bowl XLVI, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Robert Scheer/The Star
Steve Weatherford, punter, Terre Haute North, Giants: He has 594 career punts with a 44.4-yard average and none blocked. He has six career carries. He played for the Saints, Chiefs and Jaguars in 2008.
James Hurst
