Colts' Draft: Linebacker or Wideout at 47?

0:00On April 20, the Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for the 2026 NFL draft kicking off Thursday in Pittsburgh, and there, second round pick in number 47 overall, has mocked drafters buzzing with defensive talent. Most experts see them grabbing a linebacker to shore up the front seven, with names like Texas' Anthony Hill Jr. popping up repeatedly for his. All the round skills and coverage, blitzing and run defense. Over the past few months, Cincinnati's Jake Golday and Texas Tex Jacob Rodriguez have also been hot picks at 47. Golday brings size, speed, and instant starter vibes, while Rodriguez flashes elite agility in a trophy case full of accolades, making him a sneaky, value-steel. Fans and analysts love these projections because the Colts need linebacker depth bad after some injury woes last season. Hill, Golday, and Rodriguez all profile as three-down players who could start day one, fitting perfectly into Shane Steikon's scheme.

1:01Don't sleep on other flavors, though, like Illinois defensive in, gave Joccas a bully up front with high upside, or Ole Miss White receiver Dijon, struggling for some boom potential at number 47. For the third rounder at 78, Mox spread wide with wide outs like Tennessee's Chris Brazil, the second in defensive tackles like Florida's Kayla Banks leading the chatter. As the real picks roll in starting Thursday, expect the Colts to target that defensive edge to push for playoffs, Mox seasons over, but the hype is just heating up.