Colts Draft: Smart Moves, Bounce-Back Potential

0:00On April 28th, the Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick after trading it away for Saw Scardner last season, but they still managed to solid be overall grade by targeting key needs like linebacker and safety. They kick things off in Round 2 with Georgia linebacker, CJ Allen, and A-grade force against the run who set to lead the defense right away. Then in Round 3, they grab LSU Safety AJ Halsey, an A-Ball Hawk with eight picks over two years to fill a big hole. That momentum carried into Round 4 where they added Kentucky guard Jalen Farmer for offensive line depth solid B-insurance and organs. Bryce Boetcher, another A-grade linebacker with 136 tackles last year, pairing perfectly with Allen for special teams and coverage. Two, meanwhile, the defensive line got attention later with Florida's George Gums Jr. in Round 5 AC Plus project with upside in Ohio State's Caden. Curry in Round 6,

1:01a B-plus sack machine with 11 last season who can contribute now despite some length issues. Rapping up in Round 7, they snag Kentucky running back Seth McGowan, an A-minus depth piece behind Jonathan Taylor, who scores in bunches, and Oklahoma wide-out Deon Berks, another A-steel after his combine explosion as a deep threat to boost the passing game. These moves fill gaps smartly without a top pick, giving the Colts real bounce back potential on both sides of the ball as they rebuild that contender.