Colts Target Speed, Youth at Combine

0:00On February 27, the NFL Scouting Combine got underway this week in Indianapolis, starting with media sessions before kicking off on-field workouts, for defensive linemen and linebackers. These front seven defenders align perfectly with what Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballad has targeted to rebuild the defense. Earlier this week, Ballad stressed the need to get younger and faster up front, zeroing in on linebackers and defensive ends as top priorities. The Colts traded away their first round pick for a star cornerback, so their hunting value in rounds two and three. Fans and scouts buzzed over several athletic standouts who could fill those gaps, like Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez, a Heisman finalist with record, forced fumbles, and top speed testing. His playmaking echoes what Indy has missed at linebacker since their star departed. Meanwhile, prospects like UCF's Malachi Lawrence lit up the 40 yard dash with a blistering 4.5 two-time and elite jumps, while Penn, State's Danny Dennis Sutton offers proven

1:04sack production as a project in the trenches. Others, including Cincinnati's Jake Golday and Texas Tech's Lee Hunter, posted explosive metrics that match Ballad's profile. With more position groups testing soon and the draft approaching, these performances put the Colts in position to snag speed and youth without breaking the bank.