Colts' 2026 Draft Picks: Filling Gaps, Turning Close Games into Wins

0:00On March 27, the Indianapolis Colts had high hopes in 2025 after a strong start, going 8-2-10 games was standout. Play from quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Jonathan Taylor and tied in Tyler Warren, powering the league's top-scoring offense early on, a key injury to Jones changed everything, leading to 7-1 score losses and an 8-9 finish that kept them out of the playoffs despite their talent. Coming into 20-26 free agency, the team locked in Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce, with contracts worth over 200 million. Dollar's total, but that forced tough choices like trading receiver Michael Pym in Jr. and linebacker Zaire Franklin while losing Ed rusher quiddy. Pay and safety, Nick Cross. To rebuild, they added depth with signings like linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaether, Ed rusher Arden Kee, quarterback Cam Taylor, Brit and Defensive, tackled Derek Anati, though many see the roster as thinner overall without those top starters.

1:03Looking to the draft, prospects like UCF Ed rusher Malachai Lawrence for his burst, Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter for his instincts and Miami. Aval Hyles Jackson-Kawach for his versatility could fill gaps and help turn close games into Wednesday's next season.