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Colts 2016 NFL Draft Grades

By Luke Schultheis

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Ryan Kelly (70) before the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Ryan Kelly (70) before the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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<p>The 6’2″, 245 pound outside linebacker was a senior standout for the Black Bears, recording 57 total tackles including 14.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks–primarily playing defensive end.</p> <p>He’ll likely be asked to convert to a 3-4 pass rushing outside linebacker in new defensive coordinator <strong>Ted Monachino</strong>‘s scheme. He theoretically has the size, as well as the speed as he ran a 4.72 forty at his pro day.</p> <p>With this year’s draft class being incredibly thin at pass rusher, the Colts selected a potential developmental diamond in the rough from an unheralded football program.</p> <p>Bates definitely fills a need, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to successfully transition to an impact pass rusher at the next level. Still, at this point in the draft, there’s no real reason not to roll the dice. </p>. OLB. Maine: 7th Round, 239th Overall. TREVOR BATES. C+

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