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Colts' 2026 Draft Seen as Nearly Immaculate

Indianapolis Colts On SI·Drake Wally·6 months ago
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The Indianapolis Colts didn't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that didn't stop the franchise from putting together quite an effective haul.

Eight names joined Indy's ranks after last Saturday. Below are the players by round and overall selection.

Round 2, Pick 53: CJ Allen | Linebacker

Round 3, Pick 78: A.J. Haulcy | Safety

Round 4, Pick 113: Jalen Farmer | Guard

Round 4, Pick 135: Bryce Boettcher | Linebacker

Round 5, Pick 156: George Gumbs, Jr. | Defensive End

Round 6, Pick 214: Caden Curry | Defensive End

Round 7, Pick 237: Seth McGowan | Running Back

Round 7, Pick 254: Deion Burks | Wide Receiver

Nearly every roster hole was addressed in some way, which is precisely what general manager Chris Ballard needed to accomplish.

This draft was received incredibly well by the analysts at Pro Football Focus , who graded Indy's draft class with an A.

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