Colts Target Linebacker, QB in NFL Draft

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh starting Thursday, April 23rd, and the Indianapolis Colts are eyeing edge. Rushers as their top priority. They lost quite a pay in free agency, leaving Liatou, Latou as the main guy team's fear of front. Wide receiver is another gap after trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. The Colts beefed up their secondary and defensive line of free agency, but linebacker depth is thin. They hold no first round pick, starting with number 47 in round 2, then 78 in round 3, 113 in round 4, 1. 56 in round 5, 214 from Pittsburgh in round 6, and two late seventh round compics at 249 and 254. Experts like those at USA Today point to Cincinnati linebacker, Jake Golday as a perfect fit. At prototypical size with smooth athleticism, he shines in coverage and run defense thanks to strong hands, bolstering both phases of their D.

1:00Meanwhile, quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a prime trade chip. With a cannon arm and elite mobility as a former first rounder, he could fetch solid picks, especially after the team moved to first last year for Sausgarner. Teams love his project potential with an extra year option. As the weekend unfolds, watch how indie maneuvers these assets to rebuild that front seven and beyond, setting up for a stronger run game and pass rush. Next season, stay locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates.