Colts' DT Draft Picks & Trade Talks

0:00On April 18th, the 2026 NFL draft hits April 23rd through 25th, and the Indianapolis Colts are eyeing their defensive, tackle spot. They hold seven picks right now, just two in the top 100, but GM Chris Ballad is pushing hard for more draft ammo, possibly by flipping, cornerback Kenny Moore. On the roster, Vets de Force Buckner and Grover Stewart anchor the line, backed by Colby Wooden, Aderamiwa, Aderba War, Jerry Tillery, Derrick Inati, and Tim Smith. That's a mix of proven power and some upside. This offseason, the Colts beefed up by signing free agents Tillery in Inati, plus trading linebackers Ayer Franklin to the Packers for Wooden. Those moves locked in depth without breaking the bank. The draft class boasted solid death at defensive tackle, led by prospects like Peter Woods from Clemson at number 29 overall, Kate and McDonald. From Ohio State at 30, and Kayla Banks from Florida further back, plenty of talent if Ballad

1:01wants to reload. Ballad's stray talks could shake things up, so stay tuned as the Colts build that front for a run at the playoffs.