3 things Colts must avoid doing in this year’s NFL Draft

Colts shouldn’t reach on guys due to need

A mistake teams make every year is drafting a player because he fills their need at a position and not because they like the player on the field. That’s something Indy shouldn’t do this year.

The biggest example of that is with quarterbacks, and it’s something that has been said a lot in this draft season. Not many of the quarterbacks in this class grade out pretty well but teams may still use high picks on them just because they need a quarterback.

If a team isn’t in love with a prospect, they shouldn’t select the player. Typically, in the NBA Draft, teams will just select the best player available. In the NFL, franchises usually prioritize needs, then draft the best available.

That has led to a lot of disastrous situations and wasted draft picks. The Colts should take more of the NBA approach if they encounter a situation like this.

For example, let’s say Indy selects a receiver it is high on in the second round. When Indianapolis is back on the clock in the third round, the natural move would be to address another need like left tackle.

If the Colts aren’t really impressed with any of the left tackles available, they shouldn’t draft one just because it’s something they need.

They would be better off double-dipping at receiver if there are still extremely talented guys left on the board. That’s something Indy has to be conscious of as it makes picks in the earlier rounds.

It’s better to reach on prospects during day three, once the draft has reached the later rounds and teams are choosing between guys that they may not be entirely sold on anyway.