Colts Snag Rodriguez, Williams in Draft

0:00On April 2nd, Indianapolis Colts are eyeing some serious talent in the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez at. Pick 47 in Round 2, and Clemson-Wide receiver Antonio Williams at Pick 78 in Round 3. Without a first-rounder, this duo looks like a smart move to fill key gaps, according to draft experts. Rodriguez, a six-foot one, 231-pound senior, balled out with 128 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4 picks, and 7 forced fumbles last season. He earned unanimous all-American honors and big 12 defensive player of the year, bringing elite instincts and play-making that general manager, Chris Ballad-Loves. Meanwhile, the Colts revamped their linebacker room after trading all pro Zaire Franklin to Green Bay and letting Germaine Pratt hit free agency. They added a Keem Davis-Gaether, but with questions at starter spots, Rodriguez steps in as a plug-and-play option right away.

1:01On offense, shipping Michael Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh left a hole at wide receiver 2, even with depth like Nick Westbrook-I-Kine. Williams, a five-foot 11, 187-pound slot guy, posted 55 catches for 604 yards and four scores, earning all ACC nods for his run after catch skills. These picks bring production and versatility, setting up Indy for a fresh line of next season that could compete in a tough conference. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.