Ranking 5 realistic cornerbacks Colts could draft to immediately contribute

Jack Jones #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts after missing an interception attempt during the third quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Jack Jones #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts after missing an interception attempt during the third quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 12: Alontae Taylor #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Alontae Taylor #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Colts find the star cornerback of the draft late

Alontae Taylor is probably not a name that you’ve heard recently and if it is, you’ve been paying attention.

Taylor has the ability to be the best cornerback in the draft outside of the first round. Pairing him with Julian Blackmon in the secondary will be dangerous.

Taylor is six feet even and weighs just under 200 at 199 pounds. He played four seasons in the SEC at Tennessee and was impressive since his freshman year.

He’s got the ability to be a day one starter and a leader on the defense. There should be no question as to whether the Colts should be looking his way when they see his name available, in the fifth round.

With Isaiah Rodgers and Brandon Facyson being Indy’s projected starters at the moment, Taylor should be able to come in and provide immediate depth while also competing for a starting spot.

I talked about how great players are often found late and Taylor is going to be that player in this year’s draft.