Colts Target Mid-Round Gems in Day 3 Draft

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The Indianapolis Colts roll into day three of the 2026 NFL draft with six picks on the board, including two in the fourth round after. Trading back with Pittsburgh. After grabbing two players on day two, General Manager Chris Ballard has eyes on boosting depth across key spots like the defensive line, linebackers, wide receivers, offensive line, and running backs. Here this week, the team added some free agents to the pass rush, but more competition of front makes sense to keep the pressure on quarterbacks. They already snagged a linebacker in CJ Allen, yet doubling up their could solidify the core even further. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how these mid-round gyms could fill gaps, like competing for the number three receiver spot or beefing up tackle. And guard depth behind Jonathan Taylor at Running Back. It's all about building a roster that grinds through the season without breaking.

1:00Meanwhile, top names still available include defensive ends like Joshua Joseph's from Tennessee and Danny Dennis Sutton from Penn State linebackers. Such as Kyle Lewis from Pitt and Jimmy Rolder from Michigan, wide outs like Brennan Thompson from Mississippi State, offensive linemen including Connor, Lou from Auburn and Parker Brailsford from Alabama, plus running backs like K-Tron Allen from Penn State. Nevertheless, finding value late, so expect the calls to target these prospects smartly as day three unfolds, shaving a squad ready to compete right away.