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The Indianapolis Colts had eight draft picks in this extended weekend’s 2026 NFL Draft. With no first round draft pick as a result of last year’s trade deadline Sauce Gardner blockbuster deal, the Colts weren’t initially slated to pick until the 47th overall pick in Round 2. However, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis traded down […]
With the 254th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Oklahoma, Wide Receiver, Deon Burks. Burks will slide right into a Colts team that already features Alec Pierce and Josh Downs set to play major roles at receiver in 2026. After the Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers earlier in the season, it stands […]
With the 237th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Kentucky, Running Back, Seth McGowan. McGowan, will slide right into a Colts team that already features Jonathan Taylor as the bell-cow and second year DJ Giddens expected to take on a bigger role at running back in 2026. It stands to reason McGowan will have a […]
The Indianapolis Colts have seen a number of undrafted rookie free agents make meaningful career contributions to the Horsehoe franchise through the years. These individual former players signed as undrafted rookie free agents by the Conlts, include, but are not limited to, Gary Brackett, Dominic Rhodes, Ben Utecht, Terrence Wilkins, Melvin Bullitt. Other former players […]
With the 214th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Ohio State, Defensive End, Caden Curry. A Greenwood native, Curry will slide right into a Colts team that already features Laiatu Latu, J.T. Tuimoloau and George Gumbs Jr.. Latu and Tuimoloau are set to play major roles at EDGE in 2026. Chris Ballard talked about wanting […]
With the 156th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Florida EDGE, George Gumbs Jr. Gumbs will slide right into a Colts team that already features Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau set to play major roles at EDGE in 2026. Chris Ballard talked about wanting to add “juice” to the position on day three of the […]
With the 135th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher. Boettcher will slide right into a Colts team that already features Akeem Davis-Gaither and fellow draftee CJ Allen. With the position so up in the air after a disaster of a 2025 it makes sense that the Colts would add another player […]
During his post-Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft media availability, Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard had high praise for rookie Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, who the Horseshoe traded down for in Round 2, only to still snag with the 53rd overall pick: “CJ. I mean we’ve liked CJ through the whole process,” […]
With the 113th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected Kentucky guard, Jalen Farmer. Farmer will slide right into a Colts team that already features Quenton Nelson and Matt Goncalves set to start at guard in 2026. At Chris Ballard’s post 2025 season press conference he talked about making sure the team could run the ball […]
The Indianapolis Colts addressed their defense on Friday night’s ‘Day 2’ by selecting two projected defensive starters: Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (53rd overall pick) and LSU SAF A.J. Haulcy (78th overall pick). On the draft’s final ‘Day 3,’ the Colts having the following remaining picks: Round 4: Pick 13 (113) Round 4: Pick 35 (135) (Compensatory […]
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts new linebacker, CJ Allen, who was the 53rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night, is one of the biggest steals in this year’s class: The 6,’0 3/4”, 230 pound junior linebacker out of Georgia recorded 88 tackles (47 solo), 8 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 4 […]
Edge Rushers The Colts still need pass rush help. While there are still plenty of options available in the vet free agency market and a handful on the trade block, the Colts could look to add someone to the rotation of Laiatu Latu, Arden Key, and Jaylahn Tuimoloau in the draft as well. Josephs’ length […]
With no first-round pick, Chris Ballard had to focus in and nail his selections. The Indianapolis Colts faded down the stretch and much of the blame falls on the shoulders of an older, slower defense. The idea was to become younger and faster through the draft. When you draft rookies and move on from players […]
After trading back, the Colts landed one of the cleaner linebacker fits in the draft with CJ Allen at pick No. 53. He is expected to step into Lou Anarumo’s defense next to Akeem Davis-Gaither and compete to replace the role Zaire Franklin held in the middle of the defense. Allen brings leadership, range, and […]
Round 2, Pick 53: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia Jay Robins’ Big Board Ranking: 36th Grade: A+ CJ Allen was a late Round 1 to early Round 2 projected player heading into the draft, so the Colts getting him at 53 after a trade back is highway robbery level steal. CJ Allen bring a high IQ […]
With the 78th pick the Indianapolis Colts have selected LSU safety, AJ Halucy. Halucy will slide right into a Colts team that already features Cam Bynum and Hunter Wohler set to play major roles at safety in 2026. It stands to reason Halucy will have a chance to compete for the starting strong safety spot […]
The Indianapolis Colts stuck to their annual blueprint Friday night, sliding back six spots on the draft board before landing a high-IQ defensive anchor on Day 2. With the No. 53 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colts selected linebacker CJ Allen, reinforcing the heart of their defense with […]
The Colts landed UGA linebacker CJ Allen at No. 53, and in Allen they’re getting a leader who can elevate the play of everyone around him. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Colts are getting: A throwback linebacker who leads the defense from both behind and in front. Will make […]
The Colts have traded their second round pick, the 47th overall and 249th pick, for the 53rd, 135th and 237th picks. Leading up to the draft Chris Ballard made it known the team wanted to add additional picks and tonight he made good on his threats. From the start of this process it was clear […]
In another popular mainstream ‘Day 2’ NFL Mock Draft, ESPN’s Matt Miller has projected Georgia linebacker CJ Allen to the Indianapolis Colts with the 47th overall pick in Round 2: 47. Indianapolis Colts CJ Allen, LB, Georgia Losing Zaire Franklin in free agency left a hole in the middle of the defense. Allen is a solid run defender […]
The Indianapolis Colts are currently slated to make their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 47th overall pick (Round 2) and then have the 78th overall pick (Round 3). Day 2 of the NFL Draft officially kicks off on Friday evening at 7 PM EST and can be watched on ABC, ESPN, […]
According to ESPN’s Benjamin Solak, the Indianapolis Colts selecting Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who’s consistently been a popular mock draft pick to the Horseshoe in the 2nd round, would be among their best team fits for potential ‘Day 2’ selections—coming in at Pick #47 or maybe even earlier in a trade up, as alluded […]
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, the Indianapolis Colts will select Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with the 47th overall pick and Michigan edge Jaishawn Barham with the 78th overall pick in his ‘Day 2’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft—just hours before NFL teams will be on the clock again for Friday evening. Regarding Rodriguez, the 6,’1”, […]
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colts are trying to build a tougher, faster, and more defensively resilient roster. With a young core already in place, this class focuses heavily on physicality in the front seven, depth in the secondary, and adding some upside skill players on offense. It’s not a flashy draft, but […]