Mallory is locked in a tight competition for the final Colts TE slot. His receiving ability and versatility keep him in the conversation, but Woods’ health, Warren’s emergence, and Ogletree’s steadiness complicate his path. Special-teams value and practice performance could push him over the top.

Mallory continues to command the early TE reps and looks like a firm frontrunner for TE4. His summer output supports a niche, touchdown-and-receiving role in the offense, with Woods unlikely to reclaim the TE4 slot. Fantasy takeaway: Mallory offers a low-floor, potential red-zone connection if injuries shift depth at tight end, particularly in two-TE sets.

Mallory, healthy after a rookie-year injury bounce, has impressed with his receiving ability and after-hours development. In more pass-heavy looks, Indianapolis could lean on two-TE sets featuring Mallory as a receiving option while the blockers anchor in Alie-Cox and Ogletree. His route running and hands position him for more opportunities as the Colts balance matchups with Warren and Woods.

Mallory has surged in Colts camp with multiple team-period receptions and a downfield connection with Richardson, elevating his standing in the TE room. Bowen’s take signals his roster legitimacy beyond a pure competition, implying a real receiving threat in obvious passing downs alongside Jelani Woods.

Will Mallory could emerge as the pass-catching option in the Colts' tight end rotation, offering a different skill set compared to the other tight ends.