Colts' Draft Gamble: Edge Rushers & Safeties

0:00On April 24th, the Indianapolis Colts gave up their 2026 first round draft pick to snag cornerback Saw's Gardener from the Jets last season, along with their 2027 first two. Finishing 8 and 9, they would have picked 16th overall, but the Jets grabbed Oregon-Tied in Kenyon Sadiq right there instead. That trade locked in Gardener as a shutdown corner, but it left the Colts hunting for edge rushers and safeties through free agency rather than the draft. Fans are buzzing about what they missed, especially at defensive end, where they still need a starter next to Layatu Latu, with guys like JT Twameluo, an ardent key in the mix but unproven. Auburn's Keldrick Falk stood out as a top run defender with 75 pressures and 11 sacks over 2 years, while Miami's Akeem Mesador piled. Of 67 pressures and 13 sacks last season alone, both likely available as 16, Oregon Safety. Dylan Diamond could have filled the gap next to Camp Item 2, bringing versatility with

1:04two picks, four pass breakups, and solid, tackling. As training camp heats up, those positions remain question marks, making fans wonder if the Gardener gamble pays off long term. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.