Analyst identifies Colts 'best-kept secret' heading into 2026 NFL season
Analyst Brent Sobleski has identified Tanor Bortolini as the Indianapolis Colts' 'best-kept secret' heading into the 2026 NFL season. Bortolini, who has established himself as a top center, did not allow any sacks during his first season as a starter. His performance in both pass-blocking and run-blocking has been praised, and he is expected to continue improving in his third season.
- ▪Tanor Bortolini was selected as the Colts' best-kept secret by analyst Brent Sobleski.
- ▪In his first season as a starter, Bortolini did not allow a single sack over 566 pass-blocking snaps.
- ▪He ranked 16th in pass-blocking efficiency and third in run-blocking grade according to PFF.
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