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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