2014 Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader Squad Announced

Kevin Bowen
Colts.com

Over 150 women started in pursuit of capturing a spot on the Colts 2014 Cheerleader Squad. That squad was finalized on Thursday night with 28 women making the team in a Final Showcase at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

As the numbers were read off one-by-one and the smiles began to form, the dreams of 28 hopeful NFL cheerleaders became a reality.

Emerging from the back hallways of the Hilbert Circle Theatre was the 2014 Colts Cheerleading Squad, making their introduction as a team on Thursday night for the first of what will be numerous appearances over the next year.

“I’m so excited right now,” Colts Cheerleader Manager Kelly Tilley said minutes after selecting her squad.

“Every group that came out tonight I thought really brought it, really practiced their routines, looked great and it made it really hard for us to decipher between those 28 members.”

Former Colts Cheerleader Megan M. and Colts punter Pat McAfee emceed Thursday Night’s Showcase.

In typical McAfee fashion, he kept the crowd laughing all night long before the suspense of who made the 2014 squad was announced.

“It’s absolutely awesome to see these women that love the Colts and the organization just as much as I do and the fans do,” McAfee said.

“It’s been awesome to be up here, entertain their families and some fans, but most importantly to see a lot of these girls have their dreams come true. We are excited to have them on the sideline with us.”