The Indianapolis Colts accomplished their goal of getting younger and faster through the NFL draft, especially on defense. Without a first-round pick, the team leaned heavily on Day 3 selections to fill out the roster.

While late-round picks often face long odds, several of Indianapolis’ 2026 draftees have legitimate paths to the final 53-man roster. Let's take a look at three Day-3 players who have the best chances of making the cut.

LB Bryce Boettcher

Oregon inside linebacker Bryce Boettcher takes the field ahead of the game as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 14, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Though technically a fourth-rounder, former Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher fits the broader late-round impact conversation.…