Colts draft: 3 potential late-round steals who’d be perfect for Indy

Very few, if any, programs have been a bigger source of quality and depth on the offensive line than Kirk Ferentz’s Hawkeyes, as evidenced by the fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Tristan Wirfs quickly established himself as one of the best in the NFL at his position during his rookie season.

Jackson could follow in his footsteps, even though his stock has been in free fall. Jackson doesn’t have the ideal length for the position, and his struggles against pass rushers that can bend the edge with pure speed did spook some NFL executives. Still, there is plenty worth developing in Jackson.

What would Jackson bring to the Colts?

Jackson offers tackle-guard versatility, thanks in large part due to his exceptional run-blocking ability. Jackson is a mauler, frequently paving the way for Iowa’s run-first offense. With solid play strength and an ability to make blocks in the open field and at the second level, Jackson is an ideal mid-round road-grader.

Given the depth the Colts have on the offensive line, even with Castonzo, they can afford to put Jackson on the bench and let him get adjusted to the speed of the NFL. If he develops, he could fill in at several different offensive line positions.