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After projecting the positional depth charts on offense for the Indianapolis Colts following the 2026 NFL draft, let's jump over to the defensive side of the ball.
As noted in the previous article, perhaps GM Chris Ballard makes a veteran addition or two in free agency still, but the major roster construction points of the offseason are now behind us.
So with the dust having settled, let's dive into where things stand on defense.
**Please note that reported UDFA signings are included but have not yet been confirmed by the Colts.
Did the Colts add enough pass rush juice to pair with Laiatu Latu this offseason? That remains to be seen, but Chris Ballard did add quite a bit of competition, which should help elevate competition and raise the floor of this unit.
The depth of this unit was reshaped this offseason. Wooden adds versatility to the defensive front, while Tiller has been more of a pass rush presence in his career, and Nnadi a run-stuffer.
This unit looks a lot better following the NFL draft -- although a veteran addition to boost the depth still wouldn't be a bad idea. Allen will take over as the MIKE linebacker, while Davis-Gaither and Boettcher should compete for the WILL role.
Kenny Moore remains with the team, but the Colts are still attempting to trade him. Justin Walley will then take over at the nickel. Building out the depth of this unit was important after the Colts navigated numerous injuries at cornerback in 2025.
Haulcy adds a versatile and ball-hawking presence to the Colts' secondary. He will compete for the starting role next to Cam Bynum. This position group was reshaped heavily this offseason with five additions made, including undrafted free agency.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Updated Colts' defensive depth chart after picks
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As noted in the previous article, perhaps GM Chris Ballard makes a veteran addition or two in free agency still, but the major roster construction points of the offseason are now behind us.
So with the dust having settled, let's dive into where things stand on defense.
**Please note that reported UDFA signings are included but have not yet been confirmed by the Colts.
Colts' defensive end depth chart
- Laiatu Latu
- JT Tuimoloau
- Arden Key
- Micheal Clemons
- George Gumbs Jr.
- Caden Curry
- Durell Nchami
- Mitchell Melton, Virginia**
Did the Colts add enough pass rush juice to pair with Laiatu Latu this offseason? That remains to be seen, but Chris Ballard did add quite a bit of competition, which should help elevate competition and raise the floor of this unit.
Colts' defensive tackle depth chart
- DeForest Buckner
- Grover Stewart
- Colby Wooden
- Adetomiwa Adebawore
- Jerry Tillery
- Derrick Nnadi
- Tim Smith
- Cam Bell**
The depth of this unit was reshaped this offseason. Wooden adds versatility to the defensive front, while Tiller has been more of a pass rush presence in his career, and Nnadi a run-stuffer.
Colts linebacker depth chart
- Akeem Davis-Gaither
- CJ Allen
- Bryce Boettcher
- Jaylon Carlies
- Austin Ajiake
- Devin Versuk
- John Bullock
- Wes Weeks**
- Tahj Chambers**
This unit looks a lot better following the NFL draft -- although a veteran addition to boost the depth still wouldn't be a bad idea. Allen will take over as the MIKE linebacker, while Davis-Gaither and Boettcher should compete for the WILL role.
Colts cornerback depth chart
- Sauce Gardner
- Charvarius Ward
- Kenny Moore
- Justin Walley
- Cam Taylor-Britt
- Mekhi Blackmon
- Cameron Mitchell
- Jaylon Jones
- Johnathan Edwards
- Robert Carter Jr.
- Wyett Ekeler
Kenny Moore remains with the team, but the Colts are still attempting to trade him. Justin Walley will then take over at the nickel. Building out the depth of this unit was important after the Colts navigated numerous injuries at cornerback in 2025.
Colts safety depth chart
- Cam Bynum
- AJ Haulcy
- Jonathan Owens
- Juanyeh Thomas
- Hunter Wohler
- Daniel Scott
- Nasir Adderley
- Reuben Lowery III
- Trey Washington
- Ben Nikkel
- Austin Brown**
Haulcy adds a versatile and ball-hawking presence to the Colts' secondary. He will compete for the starting role next to Cam Bynum. This position group was reshaped heavily this offseason with five additions made, including undrafted free agency.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Updated Colts' defensive depth chart after picks
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