Pro Football Network has released its latest 2026 NFL mock draft, with all seven rounds included. Let’s break down each of the Indianapolis Colts’ selections.
The Colts are without their first-round pick this year after trading it away in the deal to acquire Sauce Gardner. So the Colts’ first selection won’t come until Day 2.
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In total, with projected compensatory picks, the Colts have seven selections. Not having a first-round pick puts a premium on GM Chris Ballard being able to capitalize on his Day 2 selections.
Now, here is how PFN’s Jacob Infante has the Colts using their seven selections.
Breaking down Colts’ picks in 2026 NFL mock draft
Pick 47: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Pick 78: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Takeaways: Michael Pittman is a cut candidate, and Alec Pierce is a free agent. However, I don’t know that spending the 47th pick on a wide receiver is necessary. Bringing Pierce back does seem to be a priority for GM Chris Ballard, and he is a franchise tag candidate.
If that ends up happening, even if Pittman is elsewhere, between Pierce, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren at tight end, that 47th overall pick could be used elsewhere.
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At pick 78, getting edge rusher help was the right play. This position is the Colts’ biggest need this offseason. Depth and improved pass-rush consistency around Laiatu Latu are musts.
Pick 113: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
Pick 154: Trey Zuhn III, G, Texas A&M
Pick 217: Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
Takeaways: I really like all of these picks. The Colts may already have their entire starting five on the offensive line on the roster, but adding improved depth and competition at both guard and tackle needs to be on the to-do list.
Linebacker is another high-priority need for the Colts and is a position that should be prioritized at pick 47 over wide receiver. Bolstering the depth here and finding an added coverage presence next to Zaire Franklin will be important.
Pick 231: TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
Pick 253: David Blay Jr., IDL, Miami
Takeaways: Cornerback is a position where the Colts are set up well, but in the seventh round, positional need tends to go out the window as teams are more so looking for prospects with a high-end trait or two to take a swing on.
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Defensive tackle is a position that, if the Colts can address earlier than pick 253, they should. As was the case last offseason, improving the rotational depth could provide a boost, while this is a position where getting younger and faster for the future, two things Ballard wants to accomplish on defense this offseason, could be emphasized.
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