Finding value on the final day of the NFL Draft is a tall order. The bulk of these selections are either rotational pieces, developmental projects, or players who may not even make a roster or have long careers.
Of course, there are countless exceptions, but fans should often take these selections with a grain of salt. Notably, that might be the case with Kentucky guard Jalen Farmer, the Indianapolis Colts' first selection of Day 3.
Farmer's physical tools are enticing, and the Colts could've certainly used some more depth to start opposite Quenton Nelson. That said, Kentucky expert Lane Mills of Wild Cat Blue Nation believes the fans should pump the brakes on him, as it might take a while before he's ready to contribute.
The Indianapolis Colts have to develop Jalen Farmer
"Jalen Farmer, while solid during his time with Kentucky, enters the draft as a prototypical depth piece for any franchise that may be giving him a look," Mills said. "... At the very least, the junior guard could be worth a swing for team in need of developmental depth on the offensive line."
Again, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not all players are ready to make an impact right away, and these rounds can help teams get ready for the future. Farmer might not play much -- if at all -- in 2026, but he'll get to watch Quenton Nelson's body of work and preparation and pick his brains to maybe start opposite him at one point.
Matt Goncalves is under contract for two more years, and while he hasn't been a liability, the team could certainly use an upgrade there. Iron sharpens iron, and this addition might also be a wake-up call for the former third-round selection; a little friendly competition never hurt a team.
Farmer is a mauler in the running game, and that should be quite appealing for a team with one of the best -- and definitely the most underrated -- running backs in the game. He's an absolute unit of a human being, and he knows how to use his 6-foot-5, 312-pound massive frame to move guys out of the way and create gaps for the running game.
Consistency is going to be an issue, though, and knowing that the Colts could've taken a wide receiver like Chris Bell or Elijah Sarratt or a cornerback like Keionte Scott or Malik Muhammad might make this selection look foolish sooner rather than later. Still, Rome wasn't built in a day, so it might be a while before fans can make an objective assessment of this pick.
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