Colts' Draft Focus: Athletic Traits & Depth

0:00On April 15th, with the NFL draft just over a week out, the Indianapolis Colts are wrapping up their top 30 visits, hosting 14 prospects. This week for interviews, medical checks, and extra eval time. Every team gets 30 of these slots to dig deeper on players they like, but need more on. These visits aren't always for the absolute top guys on a board. More like small school sleepers or guys missed at the Combine, Senior Bowl or Pro. Days The Colts have used theirs on a mix of quarterbacks, wide receivers, edge rushers, and defensive backs, signalling needs in the trenches and secondary. Fans are buzzing about the quarterback duel of Cole Payton from North Dakota State and Garrett Newsmeyer from LSU. Both developmental types who could, back up Riley Leonard or factor into trades involving Anthony Richardson, wideouts like six foot four speedsters, Ted Hurst and Chris Brazil stand out for their deep threat potential after strong Combine numbers.

1:00Edge rushers Malachi Lawrence from Central Florida and Ramello Height from Texas Tech bring the link and sack production Chris Ballad loves, while International Big Man or Bernard from Nigeria turn heads and workouts over 300 pounds. Safetys and corners round it out, like speedy Juman Kilgore as a strong safety fit. This final push shows the Colts prioritizing athletic traits and death before they hit the clock, setting the stage for a draft heavy on pass rush and skill upside.