Colts' Draft Needs: Golday & Caldwell Eyed

0:00It's March 24th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Indianapolis Colts are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, with big holes at linebacker and wide receiver after two key trades. This month, they sent linebackers thier Franklin to the Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, shaking up there. Starting lineup. Here this week, Colts Scoutiler Hughes showed up at the University of Cincinnati's Pro Day, where dozens of teams watched top prospects. He had eyes on two standout bear cats who could fill those exact needs. Linebacker Jake Golday and wide receiver Jeff Caldwell. Golday, a 6'4-236' defender, had a breakout 2025 season with 104 tackles, 3 in a, half sacks, and first team all big 12 honors. These combine numbers and pro day shuttle times highlight his rare speed and instincts, making him a potential fix for the middle of Indy's defense.

1:03Meanwhile, Caldwell brings elite athleticism with a perfect relative athletic score and 28 career touchdowns over four college years. After just one season at Cincinnati with 32 catches and six scores, his explosiveness could pair well with the Colts recent receiver signing. These prospects offer real options as the Colts rebuilt through the draft, and Scouts like Hughes are already connecting the dots for stronger. roster next season.