
Colts' Mock Draft: Rotation Pieces & Future Stars
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In ESPNs latest mock draft, the Indianapolis Colts secure seven solid picks in the 2026 NFL draft, starting in round two. They focus on building depth with value picks, beginning with edge rusher R. Mason Thomas from Oklahoma. The Colts also add guard Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech, wide receiver Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati, and linebacker Aiden Fisher from Indiana. Deeper into the draft, they select wide receivers Caullin Lacy from Louisville and defensive tackles Landon Robinson from Navy and Deven Eastern from Minnesota. This draft strategy aims to create competition without spending early capital.
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Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Colts' Mock Draft: Rotation Pieces & Future Stars. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00On March 30, ESPN's Matt Miller just dropped the full seven-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft, less than a month out, and the Indianapolis Colts land seven solid picks starting in Round 2 at No. 47. No first-rounder means their hunting value in the middle and late rounds to build depth across the board. They kick things off with Ed Drescher R. Mason-Thomas from Oklahoma, a speedy guy to rotate with Lytu, Latu, and Arden Key. Next, Guard Keelan Rutledge from Georgia Tech brings that mean streak to compete on the offensive line, even pushing for a starting spot right away. After trading Michael Pittman, the wide receiver three-roll opens up, so they add Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati, who balled out with 32. Catches 478 yards and six scores last year. Linebacker stays a huge gap with thin experience, so Aiden Fisher from Indiana steps in as a blitzer to help there. Deeper into the draft, they double up on whiteouts with Colin Lacey from Louisville, plus
1:01defensive tackles Landon Robinson from Navy and even. Eastern from Minnesota, eyeing cheap rookie deals for 2027 when contracts dry up. This mock shows the cold stacking rotation pieces and future starters smartly, setting up competition without burning early capital.
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