The Colts have addressed needs on both sides of the ball with four picks in the first two rounds of this mock draft, and they continue to do that in rounds three and four.
In the first round of our most recent mock draft the Colts selected a talented cornerback to help their secondary. In the second round, our imaginary Chris Ballard drafted a trio of players that will help replace some of the Colts’ losses in free agency.
The third and fourth rounds provide a couple of other opportunities for the Colts to continue to build their core of young talent.
Round 3: 67th Overall Pick
The Colts picked up a linebacker in the second round of mock draft, but they could probably use three quality LB’s in Matt Eberflus’ new defensive scheme.
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Like their second-round selection, Josey Jewell was obnoxiously productive during his college career. Jewell racked up 211 solo tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 6 interceptions and 26 pass breakups in four years at Iowa.
Jewell is incredibly instinctive, and I believe his skills will translate well to the NFL game.
Round 4: 104th Overall Pick
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The Colts added Ryan Grant and Eric Ebron to their receiving corps in free agency, but they still don’t have any big-time playmakers outside of T.Y. Hilton.
Oklahoma State’s James Washington was a big-time playmaker in college. Washington gained more than 1,000 yards receiving in each of his final three years with the Cowboys, and he averaged more than 19 yards per reception with 10-plus touchdowns in all three seasons.
He doesn’t have great size (5′ 11″ 213 pounds) or speed (4.54 40-yard dash), but that could allow the Colts to get a steal in the fourth round.