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Josh Edwards of CBS Sports put together a seven-round mock draft recently. So let's break down each of the Indianapolis Colts' selections.
This mock started off about as well as it could have, but by the end, there were a few head-scratching selections made, given the current construction of the Colts' roster.
Given the massive need the Colts still have at linebacker, landing Hill at pick 47 would feel like a huge win for Indianapolis. He brings a well-rounded skill set to the position and could start from Day 1.
Bolstering the offensive tackle depth is a need. However, it's far from the biggest need that the Colts have to address. With only seven picks in total, including just two in the top 100, Chris Ballard doesn't have the luxury of using a third-round pick on a backup tackle.
There's good edge rusher depth in this class, which is good news for the Colts. But without a first-round pick, finding that immediate high-impact presence to pair with Laiatu Latu probably isn't likely. Overton would boost the competition for rotational playing time.
With several additions made at defensive tackle already, the Colts are in a position where they don't have to use a draft pick on this position. That said, none of the players currently on the roster are under contract in 2027. So the prudent move would be planning ahead and making an addition or two. But again, in a must-win season, do the Colts have that luxury?
Continually looking for value at quarterback is never a bad thing. But considering how this mock unfolded, safety, another linebacker selection, interior offensive line depth, and wideout are all much more pressing needs.
Ideally, the Colts would address safety before the very end of the draft. While the team added Jonathan Owens and Juanyeh Thomas in free agency, and also has Hunter Wohler, who the Colts are quite bullish on, it's not a given that any of those players can step in and provide a stable presence next to Cam Bynum. More competition is needed.
Two defensive tackle additions, given the current state of this unit, make little sense. As mentioned, there are many greater needs that the Colts have to address.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The good and bad from latest Colts 7-round mock
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This mock started off about as well as it could have, but by the end, there were a few head-scratching selections made, given the current construction of the Colts' roster.
Pick 47: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Given the massive need the Colts still have at linebacker, landing Hill at pick 47 would feel like a huge win for Indianapolis. He brings a well-rounded skill set to the position and could start from Day 1.
Pick 78: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Bolstering the offensive tackle depth is a need. However, it's far from the biggest need that the Colts have to address. With only seven picks in total, including just two in the top 100, Chris Ballard doesn't have the luxury of using a third-round pick on a backup tackle.
Pick 113: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
There's good edge rusher depth in this class, which is good news for the Colts. But without a first-round pick, finding that immediate high-impact presence to pair with Laiatu Latu probably isn't likely. Overton would boost the competition for rotational playing time.
Pick 156: Tyler Onyedim, IDL, Texas A&M
With several additions made at defensive tackle already, the Colts are in a position where they don't have to use a draft pick on this position. That said, none of the players currently on the roster are under contract in 2027. So the prudent move would be planning ahead and making an addition or two. But again, in a must-win season, do the Colts have that luxury?
Pick 214: Joey Aguilar, QB, Tennessee
Continually looking for value at quarterback is never a bad thing. But considering how this mock unfolded, safety, another linebacker selection, interior offensive line depth, and wideout are all much more pressing needs.
Pick 249: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
Ideally, the Colts would address safety before the very end of the draft. While the team added Jonathan Owens and Juanyeh Thomas in free agency, and also has Hunter Wohler, who the Colts are quite bullish on, it's not a given that any of those players can step in and provide a stable presence next to Cam Bynum. More competition is needed.
Pick 254: Brandon Cleveland, IDL, NC State
Two defensive tackle additions, given the current state of this unit, make little sense. As mentioned, there are many greater needs that the Colts have to address.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The good and bad from latest Colts 7-round mock
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