Colts Trade Up, Shake Up Draft

0:00On April 16th, the Indianapolis Colts are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick after trading it for Sauce Gardener. So their first shot comes at pick 47, but don't sleep on them, they're primed to shake things up big time with some bold trades. They've got seven picks total, and GM Chris Ballot says, expect more by drafts end. Word is, the Colts have given QB Anthony Richardson and cornerback Kenny Moore the second to shop for trades, which could net them serious draft. Capital right in the mix? That permission to seek deals means these moves might drop during draft night, turning their quiet start into headline chaos. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the teams hurting a key spots like Ed rusher, mind backer, safety, and wide receiver, plus step that corner. And right tackle. With just two picks in the top 100, grabbing instant starters feels tough without extra ammo from those outgoing trades. Our play would be flipping that new capital into a proven vet via trade-think Ed rusher's

1:02like Jonathan Greenard from the Vikings or Josh Sweat, from the Cardinals to plug holes fast. Bottom line. If the Colts pull off trading our Richardson and Moore, while snagging a starter back, they'll flip no first-rounder into a roster glow-up that has the league watching their every move.