Seth McGowan

Downhill physical runner. McGowan runs like he's mad at the ground. McGowan has no issues running through someone. He's a linear, one-cut runner. Solid feel for how to press the line and access cut-back lanes. McGowan does offer some second-level creativity with his lateral agility and the ability to create more yards in space. McGowan isn't a burner, but he does have enough raw speed to gain the edge with stretch zone plays consistently. He's not a home run hitter with only 24 runs of at least 15 yards in his collegiate career (378 carries). I usually don't discuss off-field issues unless they are extremely noteworthy here, which is the case for McGowan. He was dismissed from Oklahoma after being found guilty of larceny (one year probation). McGowan is a feisty pass protector. His technique needs work to become a solid option in this department in the NFL, but the effort is there. There are numerous reps where he holds his ground and regains his footing against an incoming defender with a strong second effort. He'll drop his eyes and lunge at defenders at times. McGowan is a decent check-down option in the passing game with 1.56 collegiate yards per route run. Despite his five drops in his final season, he offers a dependable set of soft hands out of the backfield. Dynasty Outlook: Seth McGowan is truly trying to pull off his best Isiah Pacheco impression as a seventh-round selection in the NFL Draft (Colts). Yes, Jonathan Taylor is the bellcow for Indy, and I don't see that changing, but the RB2 spot is up for grabs in Indy. I loved DJ Giddens as a prospect, but he was a ghost last year and not a shoo-in to be Taylor's handcuff. McGowan is a free lottery ticket handcuff pick in dynasty rookie drafts. McGowan is an easy late-round rookie pick selection that you can stash on a taxi squad, and if he doesn't get substantial work in year one, you can cut him loose. He's 25 years old, so if he doesn't fire out the gate in the NFL, it's probably a situation where you're cutting bait after year one.

The Indianapolis Colts have selected RB Seth McGowan with the No. 237 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

McGowan is a tough, physical runner who keeps his legs moving through contact. He can catch passes out of the backfield - though not the strongest area of his game - but, he is good in pass protection and is willing to block would-be pass rushers. McGowan ran for 725 yards and 12 touchdowns at Kentucky in 2025 and joins the Colts to compete for a backup role to Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis.