The good news is that most people liked the Colts' draft. I know you're not supposed to let other people's opinions affect you but, you know, it never hurts to be widely-praised for every decision you make either. The Colts made some smart decisions during the draft this weekend, and it wouldn't be surprising to see more than a few of these guys contribute immediately.
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The bad news is that the Colts are in a tough enough spot that more than a few of these guys are going to contribute immediately. Despite finishing 2nd in the AFC South last year, Indy's roster still feels like it has a ways to go before it can really compete with the top of the conference, which is what happens when one very specific position maybe isn't totally working out the way you'd want it to. But that's the beauty of the draft – every year, help is on the way. And by help, I mean 'guys who will steal your roster spot with absolutely no remorse.' Here's who could be in danger this season.
These two Colts players are on high alert after 2025 NFL Draft
1. Anthony Richardson
This obviously isn't breaking news, but it's now or never. The Colts were gifted a first round pick – Tyler Warren was widely-considered the best tight end prospect in this year's class and fits in perfectly with how Shane Steichen and Jim Bob Cooter want to build their offense. At this point the Colts have put more than enough good players around Richardson to give him a good look, and even if he wins the starting job in camp – which doesn't feel like a certainty given how stoked Colts fans were to land *Riley Leonard* in the sixth round – he won't get much slack. I can't quite get on board yet with the idea that he's already lost his job for good, but if he can't make things work with Warren in the lineup, that'll be that.
2. Samson Ebukam
The only thing less fair than life is the NFL. Ebukam was great in his first season with the Colts, and in theory someone with 9.5 sacks in Year 1 shouldn't lose their job just because they missed a season with a torn achilles. But it's probably not a coincidence that the Colts used a second round pick on Ohio State edge rusher J.T. Tuimoloau right before Ebukam, who turns 31 this season, enters the last season of his three-year deal. Unless Kwity Paye has a truly disastrous season, he's probably the next edge rusher to get an extension, and it's not like there are a lot of open reps available on that Colts' defensive line. My official guess: Ebukam vs Tuimoloau is the most interesting non-QB job battle at camp this summer. At the very least, it'll be less depressing.