Colts' Defense: Draft Needs & Veteran Depth

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. We're breaking down the Indianapolis Colts projected starting defense, heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Right now, the front four lines up with Lai Tu Latu, DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and Arden Key on the defensive line. At linebacker, it's a Kim Davis-Gaither and Austin Ajike holding it down. This feature sauce gardener, Justin Wally, and Charles Various Ward, while safeties are canned by them in Jonathan Owens. Earlier this week, GM Chris Baller called the defensive line depth one of the team's biggest offseason wins, but they still need more steady play at defensive end. Um, Key gets the star for his veteran know-how, though a draft pick like J.T. Tuy Malau could push for Reds right away. Meanwhile, the linebacker spots Scream for competition. Ajike's been backing up lately, and with Jalen Carly still green, they got to bring in challenges to lock that down.

1:01Over a corner, the Colts seem set to slide Wally into the nickel roll, especially with Kenny Moore pushing for a trade. They're that confident in the kid stepping up, and safety next to buy them? It's wide open. Owens edges it with experience, but Hunter Woller and Wanye Thomas are in the mix, and a draft edition could shake it all up before. Team Camp hits in July.