Colts' 2027 Draft: Mid-Round Gems & GM's Future

0:00On April 28th, the 2027 NFL Draft is already buzzing even right after the 2026 class wrapped up and the Indianapolis. Colter projected to have 8 picks total but no first rounder in sight. That first round absence comes from last year's trade sending it to the New York Jets in exchange for star cornerback sauce gardener, leaving them with one pick each in rounds two through seven right now. On top of those six, sights like over the cap expect two day three compensatory picks. One in round four for quality pay signing elsewhere and another. In round six for Nick Cross, doing the same. Fans and analysts are hyped because the 2027 draft class looks stacked with talent across the board, making those mid-round gems even. More valuable for a team rebuilding. The real wild card is whether General Manager Chris Ballard sticks around to make those calls. We'll likely need a playoff run this season to keep his seat warm so Colts Nation stays locked in as the year unfolds.