Colts' Draft Strategy: Elarms-Orr as Day Two Lock

0:00On April 16, the Indianapolis Colts made a bold move last season, trading their first round picks in 2026 and 2027 for Rhee. All pro cornerback, Saas Gardiner. Now heading into next Thursday's 2026 NFL Draft, they got no first rounder and won't pick until number 47 overall. Their next shot comes at number 78 in the third round. That trade left them thin on early picks, but they're locked in on mid-round talent to build around Gardiner. Earlier this week, reports surface that the Colts are super high on TCU linebacker Caleb Alarms or, whose climbing draft boards fast. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this impacts Indy, especially after their late season slip before the deal. Without top picks, they're banking on gems like Alarms or, to shore up the defense and keep pushing for playoffs. New intel from NFL insiders points to alarms, or as a day too lock, thanks to his standout senior year, senior bull, and combined workouts.

1:03He's got elite athleticism and quickness, though his football IQ needs some NFL polish. Meanwhile, teens like the Broncos, Texans, Panthers and Vikings are circling him too, after formal interviews. As the Colts wait on the clock, grabbing alarms, or could flip their draft hall into something