Darius Hagans hopes to wear a white helmet with a blue horseshoe on the sides this coming football season.

Following an outstanding senior season at Virginia State University, the 6-foot, 210-pound running back has signed a free agent contract with the NFL Indianapolis Colts.

From Chesapeake, Hagans earned All-CIAA honors this past fall after rushing for 1,012 yards and six touchdowns and are behind the 23-foot, nine-inch arch. The Wilmington, Del. native is also a career 85-percent shooter at the foul line.

In Los Angeles, Hyland shares the spotlight at Crypto.com Arena with three of the biggest names in the game: Kawhi catching 17 passes for another 135 yards.

Hagans gained added exposure in the HBCU Legacy Classic in New Orleans.

The Colts need help. Indy lost its last seven games in 2022 and finished 4-12-1. The Colts train at Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, Ind.

The last VSU player drafted was running back Trent Cannon in 2018 by the New York Jets. Cannon is currently a free agent.