Colts sign former 4x Academic All-Big Ten UDFA rookie WR after workout

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 07: Penn State Nittany Lions WR Liam Clifford (2) during the Big Ten Championship football game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Oregon Ducks on December 7, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

While veteran wideout Chase Claypool drew the headlines from the day, the Indianapolis Colts worked out a handful of other skill position players on Thursday—ultimately signing former Penn State wideout Liam Clifford:

#Colts worked out Chase Claypool, Liami Clifford (signed), Jermar jefferson, Roydell Williams

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 30, 2026

The 6’1”, 200 pound undrafted 1st-year wideout previously participated in the Colts recent 2026 rookie minicamp tryout after earning 4x Academic All-Big Ten honors with the Nittany Lions.

During his 4-year collegiate career, Clifford caught 42 receptions for 530 receiving yards (12.6 ypr. avg.) and a touchdown reception, as well as had 3 rushes for 16 total rushing yards.

On special teams, he had one touchdown on a blocked punt.

Clifford likely faces an uphill battle to earn a spot on the Colts final 53-man roster. Still, this is an opportunity to showcase his talents in front of coaches and player personnel staff. He looks like he’ll certainly be special teams units and deeper wide receiver depth as we continue to advance in the early stages of Colts camp.

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