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Colts Were Strategic in Exclusively Drafting SEC, Big Ten Prospects

The Indianapolis Colts ended up walking away from the 2026 NFL Draft with eight new players after entering the weekend with just seven picks at their disposal.

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The 2 biggest roster questions the Colts need to answer following the NFL Draft before training camp arrives

Even after free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts have two major roster questions they need to answer before training camp arrives if they want to end their playoff drought next season.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 27

4 Colts winners and losers following the results of the 2026 NFL Draft: Former draft picks’ spots on the roster up in the air

The decisions and selections the Indianapolis Colts made during the 2026 NFL Draft are going to have a major effect on four players who leave the weekend as either winners or losers ahead of training camp.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 27

Projecting the Colts' Week 1 Starters After the NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft provided an immediate influx of talent throughout the league, with the Indianapolis Colts' roster being no different. The Colts drafted eight new rookies throughout the draft, starting with Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and ending with Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Early Colts 53-man roster prediction: The NFL Draft answered some important roster questions, but some big ones still remain

Trying to predict how the Indianapolis Colts 2026 53-man roster will look following the results of the NFL Draft. Some major questions were answered, but they still need to find some crucial answers before the season.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / April 27

Sauce, Sweats, and Steals: Grading the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 NFL Draft Rollercoaster

Let’s be brutally honest for a second about the Colts Draft and the NFL Draft as a whole. Grading an NFL draft class mere hours after Mr. Irrelevant gets his name called is a lot like reviewing a restaurant before they’ve actually cooked your food.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Colts landed a player with a skill you can’t teach who the NFL forgot to draft, and he has a good shot to make the 53-man roster

Colts signed a UDFA who has great speed for a LB, which will help him try to make the 53-man roster. Many thought he would hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now he gets the chance to prove them all wrong.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 27

Best and Worst of Colts' 2026 NFL Draft

Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts can sleep well knowing they did well at the 2026 NFL draft. After adding eight new talents at various positions of critical need, it's safe to say Indianapolis checked nearly every box they needed to ahead of one of the most important seasons in recent memory.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 26

Grading the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 Draft Class: Full Breakdown

The 2026 NFL Draft has officially come and gone. Entering the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts had numerous glaring needs, and that's precisely how they approached it.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 25

Colts Handle Edge Rusher Need Soundly in Rounds 5 and 6 of NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts prioritized their edge-rush room with depth and key talent during the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. While they didn't go this route as early as some thought, it could be an indicator that Chris Ballard liked what Indianapolis came into the draft with already.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 25

Colts Secure Much-Needed Depth in Fourth Round of NFL Draft

With their two fourth-round picks, the Indianapolis Colts selected Kentucky guard Jalen Farmer at No. 113 and Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher at No. 135 overall.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Sauce Gardner News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Too Much Sauce? Why Gardner Isn’t Sweating the Colts’ Massive Trade Price Tag

If your new employer traded their next two first-round draft picks to get you, you’d feel some pressure to deliver. You might show up early, leave late, and nod along with the general manager’s jokes.But Sauce Gardner?

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Steal of the Draft? How Chris Ballard and the Colts Robbed the 2026 NFL Draft Blind on Day 2

Let’s be brutally honest for a second: NFL Draft nights are usually a mix of sheer panic, irrational hope, and a whole lot of screaming at your television.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Anthony Richardson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 25

Colts May Be Forced to Cut Anthony Richardson Without Trade Partner on Day 3

The Indianapolis Colts did well on Day 2 of the NFL draft, pulling two likely starters for the defense in linebacker CJ Allen and safety A.J. Haulcy. Now, the Colts have a collection of picks for Day 3 after trading back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round.

Anthony Richardson News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Colts Day 3 NFL Mock Draft: Team lands a day one starter and trades Anthony Richardson to target a risky but exciting prospect

A new Indianapolis Colts day 3 2026 NFL Mock Draft has the team land a day-one starter on offense and trade Anthony Richardson to select a high-risk, high-reward prospect.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 25

Colts Took a Big Step Forward in Righting the Ship With Day 2 Draft Haul

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 NFL draft with a surplus of needs. Some positions stood out more than others, such as off-ball linebacker and defensive end, but other openings at strong safety and wide receiver remained despite adding veterans to those rooms in free agency.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 24

Colts Take Care of Business in a Big Way on Day 2 of NFL Draft: Instant Grade

The Indianapolis Colts added two new defenders to Lou Anarumo's ranks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. After trading back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round to the 53rd pick, Indianapolis took the heat-seeking missile linebacker, CJ Allen, out of Georgia.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading the Colts pick: Indy lands the linebacker help they desperately needed in Georgia 2025 All-American C.J. Allen

Indianapolis Colts land a 2025 All-American after trading back in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team adds former Georgia Bulldog linebacker C.J.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 24

Colts Trade Back and Land Linebacker CJ Allen With 53rd Pick: Instant Analysis

With the 53rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Georgia linebacker CJ Allen. The Colts traded back from their original draft selection, pick No.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / April 24

Indianapolis Colts select CJ Allen in 2nd round of 2026 NFL Draft

Former Georgia linebacker CJ Allen has been selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The veteran Bulldogs defender is considered among the top pure middle linebackers in this year’s class, as evident by his selection.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / April 23

Sauce Gardner has wild explanation for injury setback after trade from Jets to Colts

Gardner appeared in just three games with the Colts before he suffered a calf injury.

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. continues to get bad trade news amid Daniel Jones' recovery

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

The '2023-24 NFL first-team All-Pros' quiz

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / April 22

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. continues to get bad trade news amid Daniel Jones' recovery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is looking to receive a fresh start. However, interest in his services may not be all that roubust.

Browns make eye-opening Shedeur Sanders decision in camp

49ers make final Mac Jones decision

49ers' Brock Purdy may have been looking for pay day from Mike Evans

Chiefs' Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update

Bears' Caleb Williams embracing Super Bowl goal after playoff heartbreak

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20

Kenny Moore, Anthony Richardson Absent From Colts’ Offseason Workouts

Neither Kenny Moore nor Anthony Richardson were present at the beginning of the Colts’ offseason program, according to FOX59’s Mike Chappell. Both players are on the trade block, but there has been little movement on a potential move out of Indianapolis.

Alec Pierce News / Field Level Media / April 20

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) to miss offseason program

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will miss the offseason program after ankle surgery, general manager Chris Ballard confirmed Monday. Pierce, 25, is on a three-month timetable for a full recovery, putting him on track to return in time for this summer's training camp.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20

Colts Likely To Release CB Kenny Moore II Without Trade, Open To Retaining Anthony Richardson

The Colts are allowing CB Kenny Moore II and QB Anthony Richardson to seek trades this offseason, as Moore is entering the final year of his deal while Richardson is the clear backup following Daniel Jones‘ long-term deal.