Colts Trade Up, Gain Draft Capital

0:00On April 25th, the cults kicked off day two of the 2026 NFL draft by trading back one spot in the second round with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They sent pick number 47 and their number 249 in the seventh round to Pittsburgh and got back number 53 plus A. Fourth rounder at 135 and Pittsburgh's number 237. This smart move bumps up their draft capital big time. Now they've got eight total picks lined up, including that shiny new second at 53, a third at 78, two fourths at 113 and 135, a fifth at 156, a sixth at 214 and two sevenths at 237 and 254. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the flexibility this gives Indy. With an extra mid-round pick, they can target depth on the lines or snag a sleeper at skill positions, all while staying aggressive without reaching. Too early, the drafts still rolling and whisper say the cults my package some of these for a move up later if a blue chip guy falls.

1:04GM, Chris Ballard loved these trades that stacked the board in their favor. Keep an eye on number 53, could be where they build for the long haul in this wide open AFC South.