Jan. 14, 2026, 7:43 a.m. ET
Looking back at the 2025 season, how does the Indianapolis Colts’ rookie draft class compare to the rest of the NFL?
Aaron Schatz of ESPN recently ranked all 32 draft classes. This list is based on the current year’s production; it is not a projection of where each class could end up long-term.
Here is how Schatz compiled these rankings:
“How many points do we estimate that this player either earned for his offense or saved for his defense?” Schatz wrote. “Then I adjusted some teams up or down based on the importance of certain positions or how well players did in ESPN tracking metrics and the FTN Network DVOA ratings.”
For the Colts, their draft class came in at No. 24. Tyler Warren was a terrific pick and was one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in football this past season.
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His do-it-all presence also helps open up the playbook for Shane Steichen with all the different roles Warren can fill.
Along with that, in a five-game sample size, fourth-round pick Jalen Travis showcased that he could be the Colts’ right tackle moving forward, while Riley Leonard could be a capable backup for Indianapolis at quarterback.
On the flip side, second-round pick JT Tuimoloau hardly saw regular playing time at a position for the Colts that struggled to get after the quarterback consistently.
DJ Giddens was often inactive during the second half of the season, while Tim Smith was on the practice squad.
“After Warren, there’s a significant falloff in production from the Colts rookies, most of whom played limited seasons,” wrote Schatz.
Injuries also impacted the Colts’ rookie class, with Justin Walley and Hunter Wohler missing the entire season.