One ESPN analyst really liked three of the Colts draft picks, who are hoping they’ve found three long-term impact starters.

According to ESPN’s Matt Miller (subscription), three Indianapolis Colts rookies are among his ‘Top 100 picks’ of last week’s 2024 NFL Draft:

7. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Indianapolis Colts (Pick 2-52)

My final overall ranking: No. 18

The Colts are building an all-star roster at wide receiver with quarterback Anthony Richardson entering his second season. Mitchell is an elite deep threat with 4.34 speed and 11 touchdowns for the Longhorns last season. He’s exactly what the...

The Colts were working the phones to move up in the first round. Who was the target?

Teams hold their cards very close to the vest during draft season. Whether it is who they are most interested in during the lead up to the big event or afterwards, when they take secrets of what really happened and who they really wanted to the grave. There are just some things that the general public is never made aware of, and this year appears to hold another one of those mysterious events. The Indianapolis Colts were in serious talks and were ringing...

How are you feeling, Colts fans, following the conclusion of Indianapolis’ 2024 NFL Draft Class?

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Are the Colts winners or losers, you decide!

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their 9-player rookie draft class this past week, and while general manager Chris Ballard and his scouting department brought in a number of talented prospecs to the Horseshoe—who are you the most...

The Colts have a big fan of a pair of their new rookies—and this time, it came from the mainstream national NFL media.

According to ESPN’s Field Yates (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts had two of his best picks and/or steals among all of the selections in the recent 2024 NFL Draft:

Laiatu Latu, EDGE, Indianapolis Colts (No. 15)

There was no debate for me throughout this process that Latu had the best tape of the defensive players in this class, and he was 12th in my rankings. Medical concerns were the only issue that had to be...

The question is whether the Colts will or won’t pick up former 2021 first rounder Kwity Paye’s 5th-year option by Thursday’s league deadline?

The Indianapolis Colts have until Thursday (May 2nd) to pick up the 5th-year option on 2021 first round pick (and starting defensive end) Kwity Paye—which would be for $13.4 million fully guaranteed in 2025.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard did briefly address Paye’s looming 5th-year option decision following ‘Day 1’ of last week’s NFL Draft, when asked:

“We’ll work through that next week,” responded Ballard on whether the Colts will pick up Paye’s 5th-year option. “Look,...

The site has the Colts losing ground in the AFC South after the draft.

After fourteen straight selections on the offensive side of the ball, the Indianapolis Colts chose the top rated defender on their board, making Laiatu Latu out of UCLA the fifteenth overall pick. Even with that great stroke of luck, NFL.com doesn’t feel the Colts nailed the draft, assigning them the worst grade in the AFC South.

The Colts received a B+, B, and A- for their day one, two, and three grades for an overall B+. Here is what Chad Reuter had to say.

Analysis:...

It was largely the same status quo for the Colts under GM Chris Ballard, who values physical traits in his draft classes.

The Indianapolis Colts completed their 2024 NFL Draft Class with a total of 9 draft selections—headlined by both UCLA edge Laiatu Latu and and Texas wideout AD Mitchell.

The Colts’ recent 9 total selections were as follows:

First round, No. 15 overall: UCLA Edge Laiatu Latu

Second round, No. 52 overall: Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

Third round, No. 79 overall: Pitt OT Matt Goncalves

Fourth round, No. 117 overall: Wisconsin G...

AD Mitchell consistently shows up and shows out in big moments. No wonder Reggie Wayne said they got a steal after drafting him.

Adonai “AD” Mitchell may have fallen out of the top 50 picks due to his polarizing prospect profile, though talent is by no means a concern with him. If you ask GM Chris Ballard, those pesky effort concerns that have been thrown around are nothing but “bulls***.” Ironically, what I’m most intrigued by when it comes to Mitchell is his effort in the games that matter most.

AD Mitchell played in all three of his collegiate seasons,...

Indianapolis was one of four NFL teams to receive an A+ draft grade, along with the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, per PFF.

DETROIT — In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts war room put on a clinic on how to meticulously discover the most versatile gems to play multiple positions on the depth chart. The Colts took the first defender off the board on Thursday, then traded back in the second round to add a receiver with first-round talent.

Indianapolis began Saturday by finding a diamond in the trenches with the No. 117 overall draft...

Once again leaving the draft feeling like winners, what has become a staple with Chris Ballard at the helm.

Just a disclaimer here, I don’t believe in handing out draft grades so soon, as time and time again it has been proven just how useless it is. A draft class has to be judged after three full seasons, and even then it might be too soon. What we can do is share our initial thoughts on the picks and how we think they might improve the roster and help get the Colts to the playoffs once again.

Laiatu Latu,...

Todd! Todd! Todd! ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. didn’t understand why the Colts failed to significantly address cornerback—but still gave a solid B grade.

According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., the longtime draft guru has given the Indianapolis Colts a ‘B grade’ following the 2024 NFL Draft—for a Horseshoe class that was highlighted by UCLA edge Laiatu Latu and Texas wideout Adonai Mitchell with its first two picks:

Indianapolis Colts: B

Top needs entering the draft: Cornerback, wide receiver, safety, edge defender

The Colts were one of the teams coming into Round 1 with a clearly...

The Colts took a chance on a developmental interior pass rushing defensive tackle—with elite athletic measurables.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu with the 234th pick in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft—which is currently their final slated pick:

The 6’5,” 292 pound defensive tackle (with 33 1/2” arms) recorded 11 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack for the Sooners last season—earning First-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors. He initially began his career at the the University of Hawaii (2018-21).

He has an elite RAS of 9.60 out of a maximum of 10.0.

There...