Colts Show Interest in Virginia Tech’s Da’Quan Felton, a Sleeper WR Prospect with Big-Play Potential
As the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, the Indianapolis Colts are doing their homework—and their latest pre-draft meeting has them eyeing a potential late-round gem. According to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo, the Colts recently held a virtual meeting with Virginia Tech wide receiver Da’Quan Felton, a name that might not be on every fan’s radar but one that definitely carries intriguing upside.
Felton checks the boxes physically. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 213 pounds with 32 1/4-inch arms, he’s a prototypical “height-speed” receiver who could stretch the field and provide a red-zone presence—two areas the Colts could use more firepower in. During the 2024 college season, Felton started all 12 games for the Hokies, recording 32 catches for 360 yards (11.3 yards per reception) and two touchdowns. While those numbers won’t turn heads at first glance, they don’t tell the full story.
Scouting reports, including his NFL.com draft profile, suggest that Felton’s modest production was more a result of scheme limitations and inconsistent quarterback play than a lack of ability. He’s a vertical threat who thrives on deep routes—posts, fades, and go routes—where he can use his long stride and speed to gain separation. His route running and hands are still a work in progress, and he’s not known for his yards-after-catch ability, but teams could view him as a developmental deep threat who can grow into a more polished role.
Projected as a Day 3 selection, likely in the sixth or seventh round, Felton may not be a player who contributes immediately in a starting role—but that doesn’t mean he won’t make an impact. His size and speed make him a candidate to contribute on special teams from Day 1, and with some coaching, he could evolve into a situational vertical weapon who forces defenses to stay honest.
For a Colts team that’s still building around quarterback Anthony Richardson and looking to add more playmakers to the mix, especially those who can stretch the field vertically, Felton could be an intriguing late-round flyer. The virtual meeting is a sign that Indianapolis sees something worth exploring—and in the late rounds, that kind of raw athletic upside can be a steal.