2024 Indianapolis Colts 7-round mock draft Secondary first then speed to burn
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Mike Bibby Jersey has a long-term quarterback to build around.So how could 's presence influence Indianapolis' draft moves? And how does that weigh against the team's defensive needs? RELATED: Inside Colts QB Anthony Richardsons rehab, preparations for Year 2 Here is FOX Sports' seven-round mock draft for the Colts:ADVERTISEMENT Round 1, No. 15 overall: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, ToledoMeasurables: 6-foot-0, 195 pounds2023 stats (13 games): 19 PBUs, 1 INT, 40 tackles (1 for lo s)One of the Colts' most glaring weakne ses last season was the secondary, which featured one of the youngest cornerback rooms in the NFL. The outside corner spot was manned by a combination of rookies and second-year pros: , , , . Indianapolis ranked 17th in pa s defense last season.Taking Mitchell wouldn't help the youth i sue, but he'd be a major talent add to the group. The only high pick in the room is Brents, who was a second-rounder last year. Jones is a seventh-rounder from the same draft, while both Flowers and Baker went undrafted in 2022.Mitchell, one of the stars of the pre-draft proce s, checks all boxes in athleticism, which the Colts have historically coveted. He had the fourth-highest athleticism score of all cornerbacks who participated at the combine.A second-team All-American in back-to-back seasons, Mitchell led the FBS in pa s breakups in 2022 and ranked second last season
Josh Jackson Jersey . He's a big-time playmaker.Round 2, No. 46 overall: Xavier Worthy, WR, TexasMeasurables: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds2023 stats (14 games): 75 receptions for 1,014 yards and 5 TDsThe Colts have a strong foundation at receiver (., , ), but another game-breaker could be the difference between this room being good and great.Worthy, who set an NFL Combine-record with a 4.21-second 40-yard dash, would give Richardson a speedy target who can move acro s the formation. According to Pro Football Focus, Worthy played 548 snaps lined up wide and 282 out of the slot last season at Texas.He would also allow Indianapolis to wean Downs off return duties, as his role in the offense is expected to grow in 2024. Worthy last season returned 22 punts for 371 yards for the Longhorns, including a 74-yard touchdown.Round 3, No. 82 overall: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn StateMeasurables: 6-foot-6, 259 pounds2023 stats (13 games): 34 catches for 341 yards and 7 TDsThe Colts have a number of bodies at the tight end position, but no one who has established himself as a clear-cut TE1. and , who led Indianapolis tight ends in offensive snaps last season, are also entering contract years.If not 's in the first round, Johnson makes a lot of sense on Day 2. Not only does he have the athletic tools that the Colts covet he had the second-best athletic score out of all tight ends at the combine but he also has the pa s-catching upside that could make him a solid long-term pairing with Richardson. Johnson led Penn State in receiving touchdowns
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Marc Gasol Jersey CarolinaMeasurables: 6-foot-3, 318 pounds2023 stats (12 games): started all 12 games (7 at center, 5 at left guard)Indianapolis has its starting offensive line set, but every team welcomes quality depth. And in an offensive-line cla s like this one, maybe the Colts dip their toes.A Yale transfer, Gargiulo proved that his versatility could translate to the SEC. He started seven games at center and five at left guard for South Carolina. He's lauded by those in the scouting community for his athleticism in space, which could be put to good use in the Colts' run game with Richardson and star running back . ROB RANG: 2024 NFL Draft interior offensive line rankings: Strong group of guards, centers Round 7, No. 234 overall: Steele Chambers, LB, Ohio StateMeasurables: 6-foot-1, 226 pounds2023 stats (13 games): 83 tackles (1.5 for lo s), 1 INT, 2 PBUsThe Colts don't have a pre sing need at inside linebacker, but and are entering contract years. Indianapolis also has a strong track record for drafting and developing players at the position.Chambers led Ohio State in tackles last season.Ben Arthur is the AFC South reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tenne sean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered theSeattle Seahawksfor SeattlePI.com for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tenne see. You can follow
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