Colts Lineman Lands on NFL 'All-Underrated' Team

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann found himself on Bleacher Report's 2024 All-Underrated team.

Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann blocks Buffalo Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (59) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The Indianapolis Colts have started OTA offseason workouts and coaches are getting an early glance at their 2024 squad. A healthy offensive line is important to next season's success, especially at a position like left tackle.

Thankfully, the Colts have one of the NFL's best blindside tackles in Bernhard Raimann. A former tight end in college, Raimann has put on heavy weight since leaving Central Michigan to complete his transformation to left tackle.

Ballard loves position change players.

Jake Witt, Danny Pinter, and Bernhard Raimann all went from TE -> OL

EJ Speed went from QB -> WR -> LB

Rodney Thomas II moved around from DB -> LB in college

Titus Leo went from WR -> LB -> DE https://t.co/jpCAFd4hEK

— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) March 28, 2024

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Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski released his 2024 NFL All-Underrated team earlier this week, featuring a collection of guys that are overlooked as the league marches towards a September kickoff. Included on the list is Raimann, a player that was given an 82.7 overall grade by Pro Football Focus last year.

This grade placed Raimann amongst some of the league's best tackles including Trent Williams of the San Francisco 49ers and Tristan Wirfs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Encouraged by Raimann's weight gain, Sobleski defended his pick at left tackle:

Functional playing strength was a knock early in his career. As long as the left tackle's movement skills aren't hampered, Raimann's game could be elevated into elite status as one of the game's best left tackles.

- Brent Sobleski, B/R

Colts finish 3rd on PFF’s Final OL Rankings:

“Colts starting OL was one of the best and most improved front fives in the NFL”

Colts OL allowed just 15 sacks all season, 3rd fewest in the NFL. Bernhard Raimann 5th-best grade (82.3) among LTs, Ryan Kelly 8th (77.2) among C.

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) January 10, 2024

Allowing just four sacks last season, Raimann could be set for an even better season with a mobile Anthony Richardson at the helm. The Colts also faced a gauntlet of edge rushers last season including T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett, both of whom finished top-two in the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year voting. While Watt will show up on the schedule again when the Colts take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rest of the schedule could be easier on Indy's O-Line.

Raimann still has to take some final steps in his development, but is inching closer to reaching his potential that general manager Chris Ballard saw in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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