Colts' Tight End Draft Strategy

0:00On April 15th, the 2026 NFL Draft is creeping up fast, hitting April 23rd through 25th, and the Indianapolis Colts are, eyeing their tight-end spot hard. They've got just 7 picks right now, 2 in the top 100, but GM Chris Ballard is dropping hints about stacking more draft capital, maybe. Even by trading corner Kenny Moore. On the roster, they've locked in Tyler Warren, Mo Ali Cox, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory, Sean McKeon, and Rookie Carson Tau. This off-season, they brought back Ali Cox and Ogletree as free agents and added Tau to the mix, shoring up some depth without big splashes. Coach Shane Steichen puts a premium on tight-ends who can block like beasts, so that's the vibe they're chasing. Fans and analysts see this as a solid group, but not elite, especially with the Colts as modest picks pushing Ballard to get creative in trades. Looking at the top prospects outside the top 50 overall, Oregon's Kenyans Sadiq ranked 17th, Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers at 51 in Ohio.

1:04States Max Claire around 70, deeper options like Georgia's Oscar delp and Notre Dame's Eli Raradon could fit if they move up. Ballard's wheeling and dealing could shake this up quick, so keep tabs as the draft board heats up.