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Indianapolis Colts 2020 Mock Draft: Colts go defense in first round

By Daniel Davis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 17: Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is seen on the field during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 17: Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is seen on the field during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – OCTOBER 13: Defensive lineman Derrick Brown #5 of the Auburn Tigers looks to block a pass from quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 13, 2018, in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Auburn. DerrickBrown. . Pick Analysis. Defensive Tackle. player. 842. 1st

The Colts defensive line is one of the weaknesses of this team. The Colts brought back NT Margus Hunt on a two-year contract in the offseason worth $10 million. While he has a cheap price, he hasn’t been performing as well as I’d like him to. Denico Autry has been the force at the defensive tackle position with 2.5 sacks on the season and a career total of 22.

Pro-football Focus rates Denico Autry at an overall of 74.2 with a pass rush skill of 70 and a run defense of 67. While nothing special in terms of skill, Autry and Hunt are working together as a team. However, this team could use more than one pass-rushing nose tackle. This is where Derrick Brown comes into play. For his size, he’s extremely fast and agile. He can penetrate behind the line and can also rush the passer. At 6’5″, nearly 320 pounds, the senior decided to stay in school for one more year.

However talented he is, some are saying he can make the top 10 in the 2020 NFL draft, and if that’s the case the Colts could trade one of the second-round picks they have and a first to move up the board to take him at possibly 8-12.

Brown will have some weaknesses as well. He tends to not use his size to his advantage, something NFL guards and centers will have no problem with taking advantage of. Given Matt Eberflus’ talent at pulling skills out of anyone, I don’t see how Brown won’t be a good fit for the Colts defense. Brown would Join a defensive unit that has improved over the past few years under the team of Frank Reich and Matt Eberflus.

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