Grading all eight picks by the Colts in the 2022 NFL Draft
Colts draft DT Eric Johnson at No. 159: B-
Eric Johnson was a good depth selection because he is great against the run, and that’s needed in Indy’s division. However, he was underwhelming as a pass rusher while playing at the FCS Missouri State.
Colts draft TE Andrew Ogletree at No. 192: C
Drafting an athletic 6-foot-5, 261-pound tight end in the sixth round seems like a great idea and a relatively good pick. However, the quality of the pick is sullied since Indy already took Jelani Woods and has Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson.
Andrew Ogletree has tremendous upside, but it’s worth asking what can he provide Indianapolis. Will Indy carry four tight ends or will there be a battle between Granson, Woods, and Ogletree for the second and third tight end spots?
More data on Curtis Brooks (DT, Cincinnati) from PFF
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Pass Rush Win Rate: 19.3% (best in class)
Run Defense Stop Rate: 13.1% (best)
Pass Rush grade: 90.4 (best)
True Pass Set grade: 92.3 (best)
True Pass Set win rate: 37%!! (best)
Run Defense grade: 69.9 https://t.co/bWVjq7DcWn
Colts draft DT Curtis Brooks at No. 216: A
Another interior defensive line selection that will provide Indianapolis with depth. Curtis Brooks has the potential to be the steal of the Draft. He was great against the run at Cincinnati and could become a relentless pass rusher as well.
Colts draft DB Rodney Thomas II at No. 239: B
For Indianapolis’ final pick, it went to the Ivy League to select Rodney Thomas II from Yale. This was a good seventh-round selection for the Colts because Thomas is a versatile defensive back.
He can play corner and safety and if he makes Indianapolis’ roster, he will provide depth at multiple positions in the secondary. The league has shown that you can never have enough good defensive backs.
