The Colts added talent to their secondary with their first pick in our most recent mock draft. What will they do with their three second round picks?
The Colts addressed the cornerback position with the sixth overall pick in this mock draft, but there are plenty of other holes to fill on the roster with their eight remaining picks.
General manager Chris Ballard acquired two second round picks in 2018 and another one in 2019 in exchange for swapping first round picks with the Jets. This will make the Colts one of the most active teams on day two of the draft where there is a lot of talent to be had.
Round 2: 36th Overall Pick
The Colts are in desperate need of inside linebacker talent after Jon Bostic walked away in free agency. Boise State’s Leighton Vander Esch could come in and start right away in the middle of Indianapolis’ defense.
He had an obnoxiously productive season with 141 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups at Boise State last year. If Vander Esch could bring a fraction of that production to the NFL, the Colts’ defense would be much improved in 2018.
Round 2: 37th Overall Pick (from Jets)
The Colts have addressed the guard position in free agency, but they still need to add a quality tackle on the opposite side of Anthony Castonzo.
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Connor Williams was a three-year starter at Texas, but his final year as a Longhorn was cut short due to a knee injury. He was incredibly impressive when healthy and he could be a day-one starter in Indianapolis.
Round 2: 49th Overall Pick (from Jets)
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Jaire Alexander is another player who struggled with injuries last season, but he was one of the nation’s best defensive backs in 2016 with 5 interceptions and 9 pass breakups.
Alexander was also a solid punt returner at Louisville and that is one place where he could come in and contribute as a rookie. Quincy Wilson, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Jaire Alexander would make up the best young trio of cornerbacks in the NFL.
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