Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson was named an AP Second-Team All-Pro, the team's only presence on either list.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Much has changed for the Indianapolis Colts over the last several years, but one thing that has remained consistent is the presence and high level of performance of guard Quenton Nelson.
Since being made the sixth-overall pick by the Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft, Nelson has been named to the Pro Bowl each year, and this week, he earned the sixth AP All-Pro of his career, being named Second-Team All-Pro for the third time. Nelson was a First-Team All-Pro in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and a Second-Teamer in 2021, 2024, and 2025.
His six total All-Pro nods and three First-Team selections are both the most among guards in Colts franchise history.
He's also the first player in team history to earn a Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons in the NFL, joining former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas as the only other offensive lineman in NFL history to do so. Nelson's eight consecutive Pro Bowls is the first instance for the Colts since quarterback Peyton Manning did it from 2003-10, and the first Colts offensive lineman to do it since the days of Baltimore, when offensive tackle/guard Jim Parker did it between 1958-65.
The 2025 season ranked as one of Nelson's best, according to Pro Football Focus, as his 84.5 overall offensive grade is the third-highest of his career. It was also one of five seasons in which he allowed one or zero sacks.
As for what's next for Nelson, he has one year left on his current contract and is a prime candidate for an extension before that contract is up.
Any All-Pro Snubs?
With Nelson being the Colts' only All-Pro selection, it begs the question of whether a team that was at one point 8-2 should have had at least one or two more players represented. However, you are what your record is, and the Colts finished 8-9, losing seven straight to end the year.
Running back Jonathan Taylor led the NFL in rushing for most of the season, ultimately finishing third in rushing yards (1,585) and first in rushing touchdowns (18) and rushing first downs (84). He was also third in total yards from scrimmage (1,963), second in total first downs (99), and first in total touchdowns (20).
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons was the First-Team All-Pro running back, and the Buffalo Bills' James Cook was the Second-Team. Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers also made First-Team as an All-Purpose player, and Robinson was named the Second-Team All-Purpose player.
Colts special-teamers Rigoberto Sanchez, Luke Rhodes, and Ashton Dulin all had standout seasons at their positions as well.
Jake Arthur has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for over a dozen years and is a member of the PFWA. He's one half of the Locked On Colts podcast and has worked for the Colts' official website, On SI, and more. You can follow him on X @JakeArthurNFL.