Colts Snag SEC Safety Haulcy in Round 3

0:00On April 25, Indianapolis Colts made waves on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick. They grabbed Georgia Linebacker CJ Allen in the second round, then snagged LSU Safety, AJ Halsey in the third. These two SEC standouts beefed up the defense right away, especially with Halsey's knack for picking off passes. The Colts lost safety Nick Cross and free agency, leaving a gap in the secondary. General manager Chris Ballard sees Halsey as more than a straight strong safety. Though mix him with Cam Bynum during games for fresh looks on the back end. Halsey packs ball skills with eight interceptions over his last two college seasons, plus he hits hard against the run. Fans and scouts love Halsey's tape. He reads quarterbacks like a book, and owns zone coverage better than most in his class. He racked up 10 picks total in college, across power programs like LSU and Houston. His build lets him mix it up in traffic, though his speed can get tested deep sometimes. This pick looks like Day 1 starter material in Lou and Arumo's scheme, feeling multiple spots on a defense short on locks.

1:06Halsey felt around three when some pegged him top three at his position, making it prime value after their strong second round grab. Pairing Halsey and Bynum could lock down the back end for years, capping a solid day two that sets the Colts up to compete now.