Quenton Nelson

Quenton Nelson

29-Year-Old GuardOG
Indianapolis Colts
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nelson remains arguably the league's top left guard, a level of play which he's attained consistently since joining the league as a first-round pick in 2018. It's somewhat underrated how remarkable the All-Pro has been as an iron man, with just three games missed across his seven-year career (all in 2021). He'll continue to hold down the fort for whomever ultimately earns the starting QB gig in Indy this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Colts in September of 2022.
Ready to face 49ers
OGIndianapolis Colts
December 20, 2025
Nelson (wrist) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Nelson was limited in practice due to a wrist issue ahead of Week 16 action, but the standout left guard will be available for Monday night's matchup. The 29-year-old will operate as a pillar of Indianapolis' offensive line, as usual, versus the 49ers.
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Measurables Review
How do Quenton Nelson's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
330 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
26.5 in
 
Bench Press
35 reps
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
2018
Indy's starting left guard has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first five seasons.
Indy's starting left guard has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons.
Indy's starting left guard has made the Pro Bowl and been named First-Team All-Pro in each of his first three seasons. However, a foot injury in training camp that required surgery has his status for the start of the season in question.
Nelson was brought into Indianapolis to help preserve the future of prized quarterback Andrew Luck. Widely regarded as the best guard in April's draft, Nelson should find no trouble making his presence felt in the trenches during his rookie campaign.
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Limited in practice Friday
OGIndianapolis Colts
Wrist
December 19, 2025
Nelson (wrist) was limited in practice Friday.
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Cleared to play Sunday
OGIndianapolis Colts
October 1, 2023
Nelson (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Misses practice Wednesday
OGIndianapolis Colts
Toe
September 27, 2023
Nelson (toe) did not participate at the Colts' practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Will suit up Sunday
OGIndianapolis Colts
September 17, 2023
Nelson (toe) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.
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Back in game Sunday
OGIndianapolis Colts
September 10, 2023
Nelson (toe) returned to Sunday's contest versus the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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New deal likely before season
OGIndianapolis Colts
June 26, 2022
Nelson is likely to finalize an extension with the Colts before the 2022 regular season begins, Joel Corry of CBS Sports posits.
ANALYSIS
It's nearly a foregone conclusion that Nelson's next contract will make him the league's highest-paid interior offensive lineman. Corry believes such a deal could come quite soon, as the Colts have little reason to drag out the process while trying to keep arguably the best player on the team in Indianapolis for years to come. Nelson's next deal could make him the highest-paid non-quarterback on the team if it surpasses the $19.7 million annual salary on Darius Leonard's contract.
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