Colts' Draft: Ballard's Edge Rusher & Linebacker Hunt

0:00On April 23rd, the NFL Draft kicks off today, but the Indianapolis Colts sit out round 1. They jump into Mar for rounds 2 and 3, then wrap up Saturday with rounds 4 through 7. Chris Baller faces huge pressure to nail these picks, targeting starter-level talent at defensive end and linebacker, plus a solid number 3 wide, receiver, safety depth, and interior offensive line help. Allad's been chasing that edge-russia-depair with Layout 2-Latsu, and the defense needs a play-making linebacker to lock down the middle. Offense-wise, depth behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downes is key, especially with a rookie quarterback easing in. These spots could define the most critical season of his GM run. Fans are buzzing about perfect fits like UCF's Malachi Lawrence at defensive end. Dude brings relentless pressure with a top pass rush grade and run-stuffing chops, potentially trading up around the 47th pick to snack him. His impact could finally deliver those double-digit sex, Indy has missed.

1:01Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez stands out as a linebacker beast, bednarek winner, over 128 tackles, picks, force fumbles, you name, it. He's elite in coverage and turnovers. For offense, Georgia State's Ted Hurst offers big play speed at 6-3, nearly 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in two years. TCU's Bud Park adds safety depth with 21 pass breakups and pick sixes, while Kentucky's Jager Burton Swing Center and Guard, without allowing. A sack last year, watch ballad maneuver trades and grab these gems to boost Indy's roster for a playoff push.