Colts' Safety Spot: Draft or Vets?

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft hits April 23rd to 25th, and the Indianapolis Colts are gearing up with just 7. Picks? 2 in the top 100. General Manager Chris Ballad wants more ammo, maybe by trading cornerback Kenny Moore. Today, we're zeroing in on safety, where they've shuffled the deck this off-season. They lost Nick Cross to the commanders, and Rodney Thomas to the Seahawks, but countered by signing Wanye Thomas, Jonathan Owens, and the Sear Adderly. Cam Bynum anchors the top spot, with Hunter Wooler and others like Daniel Scott pushing for reps. Fans and analysts see a crowded room numerically. No urgent numbers, crunch. But the real question is, who locks down that starting gig next to Bynum? Competition breeds fire, yet consistency feels shaky after the turnover. Draftboards light up with safeties outside the top 20 that fit the Colts' 47th overall slot, like a manual McNeil Warren from Toledo, or AJ Halsey from LSU.

1:00Deeper options include guys from TCU, South Carolina, and Penn State. Ballard loves options, so expect them to eye this spot even with the vets in house could be the move that solidifies the secondary before camp.