Colts Draft Shakes Up Roster, Leonard & Tuimoloau Benefit

0:00On April 27th, the Indianapolis Colts just wrapped up the 2026 NFL draft with 8 picks, 5 on defense and 3 on offense, shaking. Up there roster big time heading in the training camp. This class hits 4 players hardest, 2 coming out as clear winners and 2 as losers based on who they grabbed. Earlier this week, with Anthony Richardson's trade request hanging over the QB room, Riley Leonard locked in as the safe back up to Daniel Jones since. The Colts skipped drafting another signal caller. That move keeps Leonard's spot secure, and if Jones misses early games, he could even start week 1. Meanwhile, Jaylon to Amolowow, their 20-25 second round edge rusher, gets a real shot to start opposite Layatu, Latu. No big free agent splash or early draft edge pick means he's competing for day 1 reps, especially after last year scratches. On the flip side, Lymebacker Jaylon Carly sees his path slam shut, 2 new Lymebackers in the top 4 rounds bump him down the depth chart, turning. Him from starter hopeful to potential

1:05cut risk after injuries last year. And Ryguard Mackin-Kalvez now faces a heated camp battle with those offensive picks crowding his starting spot. As camp heats up, these draft ripples would decide who rises and who fights just to stick around. Keep eyes on Leonard and Twim Malau pushing for those. Key roles while Carly's and Gon Kav's scrapped as they