Colts Mock Draft: Speed, Sacks, and Versatility

0:00On April 19th, analysts keep dropping seven-round mock drafts ahead of the 2026 NFL draft in NFL.com's Chad Reuter just put out one, spotlighting the Indianapolis Colts. Starting in Round 2, Pick 47, they grab wide receiver Dejon Stribling from Ole Miss, a big-play guy with speed to replace guys like Michael Pittman Jr. Then in Round 3, Pick 78, its linebacker slash safety, Kyle Lewis from Pittsburgh, an explosive playmaker with sacks, picks, and tackles for loss. This mock amps up the Colts offense in secondary early, but skips big needs like Ed rusher and middle linebacker to later. Round 4, Pick 113, brings DB Bud Clark from TCU, a versatile slot defender with tons of interceptions. By Round 5, Pick 156, they finally add Edge Defender Caden Curry from Ohio State, who balled out with double-digit sacks but has short. Arms in spotty testing.

1:00Fans in scouts see this as best player available over filling holes, making the defense more ranger with Louis and Clark's instincts. Curry's production excites, though his athletic profile raises flags for such a key spot. Later rounds at safety, Coppina Gushi Ken from Ole Miss in 6, a speedy special teamer, plus running back Rasul Faison from South Carolina, and interior lineman Logan Taylor from Boston College in 7. Reuters take Leaves Edge and linebacker Thin, betting on explosion over scheme fits. Still, these picks could juice the roster if they pan out. Colts fans keep watching these mocks, they're heating up his draft-day nears.