Colts' Shocking Mock Draft: Trades & Surprises

0:00On April 23rd, in this final predictive mock draft for the Colts heading into the 2026 NFL draft, the team shaking things up big time, with no first round pick and starting at 47 overall. They're trading down from there with the Patriots to Snagpix 63 and 95, then grabbing Linebacker Jake Golday from Cincinnati at 63 for his past rush skills and coverage upside. Next to 78, they add Penn State Edge R Usher, Danny Dennis Sutton, to pair with Lai Tu Latu. They keep building on that third round hall with Ole Miss Whiteout Dijon Stribbling at 95, a shifty route runner who could start right away. Next to Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. In round 4-113, its Washington corner to Cario Davis, followed by Kansas State Safety, VJ Payne at 156, a versatile defender. Who hits hard and covers well. Fans are buzzing about the trade shaking up the roster, especially shipping veteran corner Kenny Moore the second to the Chiefs for 5th rounder.

1:02At 169, where they grab Indiana running back K-Lon Black for depth behind Jonathan Taylor. This move honors Moore's request while adding competition after DJ Giddens' rookie struggles. The big shocker comes with trading quarterback Anthony Richardson to the Packers for a 6th rounder this year at 201 and another next year that upgrades if he sticks there. They use it on Michigan State Center Matt Golben, then take Nigerian defensive tackle U-R Bernard at 214 for his raw athleticism after a top 30 visit. Rapping this mock, the Colts package their last two sevens to move up to 220 with the bills for Kansas, tackle Enrique Cruz, a Combine Beast. With swing tackle potential, it's all about stacking picks and flipping vets for future pieces to fill those roster gaps.