Colts' Draft Picks: Top Value, Key Holes Filled

0:00On April 29th, the Indianapolis Colts went into the 2026 NFL draft without a first round pick, but their eight selections are turning. Heads for killer value. ESPN analyst Matt Miller ranked five of them in his top 100 best picks out of 257 total, praising how they fit needs and scheme without overpaying. Take linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia snagged at 53rd overall in the second round. Miller calls it the 15th best value, a downhill thumper with coverage skills who could crack the starting line up quick, filling a huge gap next to Bryce Boetcher. Safety AJ Halsey from LSU, pick 78th in the third, landed 20th on the value list. As six feet 215 pounds, he's a box safety with deep coverage shops and pick, six potential, pairing nicely with Cam Bynum for speed in. The secondary, fans and analysts are buzzing because these moves address keyholes like linebacker and safety, plus depth at guard with fourth rounder Jalen Farmer, from Kentucky,

1:03eyeing the future behind Agent Quentin Nelson, edge rusher Caden Curry and receiver Dion Berks in round six and seven at late round steels with upside and special teams and slots, Colts GM. Chris Ballard looks smart stacking talent without a top pick, setting up rookies for early snaps and long term wins. Watch this class ball out, starting training camp.