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Colts: Post Buckner trade Colts go wide receiver in second

By Daniel Davis

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – OCTOBER 12: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball as Michael Danna #4 of and Cameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines pursues at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL – OCTOBER 12: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball as Michael Danna #4 of and Cameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines pursues at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Justin Houston is only getting older and this is why the Colts need to get an edge defender for good value. At 194 Michael Danna from Michigan would be a good fit for the Colts to develop behind Houston. Danna can play run and pass but has a hard time staying consistent at both. 2018 was his best season as he had 30 run stops and 9 sacks with 36 quarterback hurries. But his lack of consistency is what will cause his draft stock to fall.

Pros: s

  • Loves to bully offensive linemen
  • Can win with swim and spin move
  • High motor

Cons: 

  • Didn’t play against many elite tackles in college

At 198 I’d like to see the Colts bolster their wide receiver core again and take Austin Mack out of Ohio State. The senior is a bigger receiver at 6’2″ and 215 pounds, which could mean red-zone targets against smaller corners. Many people complain about his lack of production without realizing the jacked OSU offense this season. Mack could be a good fit for the Colts scheme and can also develop alongside Hilton while learning how to use his body to fight for the ball.

Pros:

  • Attacks the ball at the high point
  • Uses his hands to attack defensive backs at the point of attack
  • Astounding catch radius

Cons: 

  • Can’t break tackles very often
  • Slower in an open space

Next. Colts sign Philip Rivers. dark

It will be interesting to see how these moves influence the building of the roster for next season.

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