Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye has big goals for himself in 2024

The Indianapolis Colts' 51 sacks in 2023 were the most they've ever recorded in a single season since the team moved to Indianapolis .

The team made multiple moves this offseason to prioritize the future success of their pass rush. The team drafted Laiatu Latu with the 15th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and picked up the fifth-year option on their 2021 first-round pick, Kwity Paye .

And Paye already has his eyes on a big season in 2024 to repay the Colts for making that decision.

Paye set his career high for sacks in 2023 with 8.5 in 16 games. He's looking to smash those numbers in 2024, sharing with Justin Melo of The Draft Network his goals for the upcoming season, which includes having "12-15 sacks."

"I had 4.5 sacks as a rookie, 6.5 as a sophomore, and now 8.5 in my third season. I definitely want to get at least 10.5 sacks this season (laughs). I'm really shooting for 12-15 sacks, but double digits is the goal at the end of the day. I have to get there this year."

- Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye

If Paye can record double-digit sacks this season, it would be the first time a Colts player has done so since Justin Houston had 11 in 2019. If he's able to reach his goal of 12, it would be the first time a Colts player has done so since Robert Mathis had 19.5 in 2013.

Last season was the first time in a while that it felt like the Colts' pass rush even had glimpses of elite production. If they are able to take another step forward this year, it would be massive for both the success of the team's defense and their goal of making the playoffs and beyond in 2024.

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