Colts' Draft Strategy: Defense & Skill Spots

0:00On March 16th, the Indianapolis Colts made some clear calls last week on their 2026 roster, bringing back quarterback Daniel Jones and wire receiver Alec Pierce. They also added defensive ends Arden Kee and Michael Clemens, defensive tackles Derek Inadi and Colby Wooden from a trade with the Green Bay. Packers, plus tied-in Drew Ogletree. Free agency moves came fast at first, but things are slowing down now, shifting focus to next month's NFL draft, where the Colts hold picks at number, 47 in number 78. Experts from places like CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus see a pattern emerging, with many mocking linebackers and defensive ends to Indian number, 47, like Texas' Anthony Hill Jr., or Oklahoma's Armace and Thomas. More recent takes mix it up a bit, including cornerbacks from Indiana, wide receivers from Alabama, and even tackles, while number 78 often. Close to running backs, edges, or linebackers from schools like Arkansas and Tennessee.

1:02As the draft nears, these mocks show the Colts building depth on defense and skill spots, setting up an intriguing combine and pro-day stretch ahead.