WR Battles: Krishawn Hogan

Former Warren Central High School and local Marian University alumni

When the calendar hits September, it will be Krishawn Hogan’s third year with the Colts. Or would be if he makes the roster. Since being signed to the practice squad in 2017, Hogan has been a frequent internal roster transaction. This means a player going from one list to another, but with the same team. Unfortunately for Hogan, he has spent more time on the Injured Reserve and practice squad lists than the active roster. Last year, he was notably promoted to the active roster only to tear his ACL and land on IR. Will this year be any different for the 24 year old from central Indiana?

Krishawn Hogan was barely recruited his senior season at Warren Central High School. After playing one year at Walsh, Hogan transferred to NAI Marian University at the DIII level. His 6’3 222lb. absolutely overwhelmed the lower levels of collegiate competition. The former MIC athlete turned into an absolute touchdown machine at Marian catching 56 touchdowns in his final 2 seasons at Marian. Somewhere in-between his high school days and Marian, Hogan took a job as a janitor at Lucas Oil Stadium where the Colts play their home games.

Hopefully this fall will be different for Hogan. If he has a chance to consistently show his abilities (polished route running, improved hands, willingness to block in the run game) without being hampered by injuries, he has a shot at the final roster. The fact of the matter is there just may not be enough spots. Even if they carry six receivers instead of five, Hogan making the roster would mean names like Pascal, Rogers, Fountain, Johnson will not. Without saying he doesn’t have a chance, Krishawn Hogan needs an unbelievable camp and a little luck to make the team. The physical attributes are already there. If he can show durability and willingness to contribute on special teams, this will go a long way towards helping him make roster. Make no mistake, all it takes is one minor injury. That injury siphons playing time which will be the largest indicator of Hogan’s shot at making the 2019 Colts.