Colts Mock Draft: Edge Rusher, Center Picks

0:00On April 2nd, Indianapolis Colts snagged two picks in the latest ESPN Brie round mock draft, put together by Melkiver Jr. Phil Yates, Jordan. Reed and Matt Miller take in turns. At Pick 47, they went with Malachi Lawrence and Ed rusher from UCF to beef up the defensive run. Then at 78, they took Sam Hecht, center from Kansas State, focusing on the interior line. Earlier this week, the draft experts highlighted the Colts need for more pass rush juice beyond guys like Arden Ki and Layatu Latu. Lawrence brings length, bend, and speed to set the edge and add depth without needing a first round splash. Fans and analysts are scratching their heads over that center pick though. With Tanner Bordellini already holding down the middle and bigger holes at linebacker, using a top 100 selection here feels off base especially, when Chris Ballard needs to push for playoffs now. The edge guy fits the trench priority, giving rotation options and competition.

1:00But the center move overlooks pressing spots like linebacker, where depth is thin and impact could turn gains. Colts brass keeps eyeing the lines to build a gritty foundation, so these mocks show how they might grind through day two without early firepower. Keep watching how Ballard flips the script come, draft day.