Colts Mock Draft: Trench Upgrades & Linebacker Reinforcement

0:00On April 14th, the Indianapolis Colter eyeing some key upgrades in this mock 2026 NFL draft, starting with beefing up their defensive, Front 7. They grabbed linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas at Round 2, Pick 47, to lock down that Mike spot and slide a Keem Davis, Gather to Will. Then in Round 3, Pick 78, they add offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan from Northwestern, a 6-8-B with 43 starts to. Shore up the line. Moving to Round 4, Pick 113, they snag defensive and LT Overton from Alabama for strong side edge help, bringing power against the run. Despite some past-risk questions, Round 5, Pick 156 brings defensive tackle Tyler O'Neill from Texas A&M for interior depth, though it's more three-tech than the nose. They might need. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play to replace losses like Michael Pittman Jr. at receiver while building long-term at corner and safety. These picks hit immediate needs in the trenches

1:04and linebacker, with Hill poised to contribute right away on run and past defense. Later rounds add quarterback Joey Aguilar from Tennessee at Round 6, Pick 214 from Pittsburgh to challenge for backup roles behind Riley. Leonard, they close with safety. Icobi Thomas from Miami and defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland from NC State in Round 7 picks 249 and 2, 54, eyeing special teams in rotation spots. This mock sets the Colts up solid for contention and the real draft kicks off April 23rd at 8 p.m. Eastern, so stay tuned as needs evolve.