Colts' Draft Needs: Edge Rushers & Linebackers

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL draft kicks off Thursday, April 23rd, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The Indianapolis Colts hold seven picks, but only two land in the top 100, so they're eyeing smart moves like last year. Our Stampy Blue Crew just dropped their mocks for the team's first selection at Pick 47 in Round 2. A couple staff were zero in on defensive end Malachi Lawrence from Central Florida, praising his elite burst and pass rush moves. Teachers target why receiver Elijah Sarrett from Indiana for his red zone reliability, or Texas A&M's cashiest howl for straight production. Meanwhile, linebacker stands out as the thinnest spot, with returning players logging barely 160 snaps last season, picks like Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, or Michigan's Jay-Shan Barham, bring proven disruption and speed to fix that gap. These mocks highlight the Colts' needs for edge rushers and linebacker leadership plus a pitman replacement at receiver. Prospect shine with top grades in run defense, fumble forces, and explosive traits that

1:03fit Chris Baller's athlete first style. Expect trades to shake this up, as Baller'd low stacking picks keeps the draft wide open for those home run swings come Thursday night.