Colts' Day Two Draft Picks: Linebackers, Edge Rushers, or Receivers?

0:00On April 24th, the first round of the 2026 NFL draft is wrapped, and the Indianapolis Colts missed out on a top pick. Now all eyes are on General Manager Chris Ballard's Day 2 selections at Pick 47 and Pick 78. Mott dressed from ESPN, CBS, the athletic, sports illustrated, and Colts wire are buzzing with prospects to fill key gaps. Experts like Matt Miller from ESPN see the Colts grabbing linebacker, CJ Allen from Georgia at 47. Then edge rusher J. Sean Barham from Michigan at 78 to boost pass rush and linebacker depth. Meanwhile, CBS's Josh Edwards mocks edge defender TJ Parker from Clemson at 47, for instant competition opposite layout to Latu, paired with. Offensive tackle Markle Bell from Miami at 78. The athletics, Nick Bound-Garner doubles down on Allen at 47, but adds safety, Zeki Wheatley from Penn State later. Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick, projects linebacker, Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech as a day one starter at 47, with wide receiver Malachi.

1:07Feels from Notre Dame at 78 to battle for third receiver duties. Colts wire even throws in a trade to 56 for Penn State defensive end, Danny Dennis Sutton, Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. at 78. And Ole Miss wide out to John Stribbling at 100. Linebackers dominate these mocks since none win in round one, giving baller prime options for competition. Whether he prioritizes edge rush, secondary help, or receiver depth, these picks could shape the Colts defense in offense right away as day two. Unfold.