With the dust having settled on free agency, full attention now turns to the NFL draft, and with that, Pro Football Network has recently put together a full seven-round mock draft. So, who did the Indianapolis Colts select?
It’s been an active few weeks for the Colts. GM Chris Ballard has re-signed several of the team’s own free agents and made nine outside additions.
However, despite the number of moves, there are still a number of needs that the Colts have to address, including finding some immediate help at defensive end and linebacker, along with bolstering the depth at safety, the offensive line, and wide receiver.
With a modest seven draft picks, including just two in the top 100, Ballard will have to make each selection count. The margin for error with the Colts is quite slim.
Let’s break down the Colts’ selections in TJ Randall’s mock for PFSN.
Pick 47: Zion Young, DE, Missouri
Listed at 6-5 – 262, Young had a breakout year in 2025, recording 56 pressures and eight sacks. Out of 100 eligible defensive ends, Young ranked 19th in pass rush win rate. He also graded out as one of PFF’s better run defenders among his position group.
Pick 78: Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt
Louis has been very effective as a blitzer, recording 50 pressures over the last two seasons. In coverage, he’s logged five pass breakups and six interceptions the last two years, while holding pass catchers to 8.4 yards per catch.
Pick 113: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
Thompson had a breakout season in 2025, catching 57 of his 87 targets, while eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark. He was a big play threat, averaging a hefty 18.5 yards per catch, while hauling in six touchdowns.
Pick 156: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
Most of Bowry’s snaps came at left tackle. He would rank 73rd in pass-blocking efficiency out of 323 tackles and 82nd in PFF’s run-blocking grade.
Pick 214: Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
Nwankpa has ample experience playing both free safety and lining up in the box. In 2025, he allowed a completion rate of just 58% but did give up 13.1 yards per catch. He recorded one interception, no pass breakups, and made 84 of his 96 tackle attempts.
Pick 249: David Gusta, IDL, Kentucky
Listed at 6-3, 317 pounds, Gusta graded out well as a run defender. His pass production dipped this year compared to last, but he was asked to fill a more run-first role on defense, which included a lot more snaps from the A-gap.
Pick 254: Quintayvious Hutchins, DE, Boston College
Hutchins has recorded 25 pressures in each of the last two seasons, filling a rotational role at Boston College. By PFF’s metrics, he improved as a run defender this past year as well, which includes fewer missed tackles.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Evaluating Colts’ picks in post-free agency 7-round mock draft
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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