What are the projected salary cap hits for the Indianapolis Colts’ eight draft picks during the 2026 NFL season?
From one year to the next, rookie contract details can vary, specifically, how much of the contract is guaranteed or what the signing bonus looks like. But generally speaking, based on the round the player was taken and the specific selection, you can have a good idea of what the rookie deal will look like, with the previous year’s draft guiding that projection.
So, with that, Over the Cap has projected the 2026 salary cap hit for all 257 draft picks.
Projected salary cap hits for Colts 2026 draft class
In total, the Colts’ 2026 draft class will count $9.027 million against the 2026 salary cap. However, that full amount won’t be reflected in the Colts’ available salary cap space. Here’s why.
How much 2026 salary cap space do Colts have?
The Colts are positioned well salary-cap-wise. Not including any of these rookie signings, since none are official, the Colts have $26.627 million in available cap space. This is the 11th-most in the NFL.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Projected 2026 salary cap hits for each pick in Colts’ draft class
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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