Colts Mock Draft: Mixed Results

0:00On April 3rd, CBS Sports writer Josh Edwards just dropped a seven-round mock-traff for the Indianapolis Colts, picking up seven players starting in. Round two at Pick 47, they target linebacker, Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas, offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan from Northwestern, edge-rusher LT Overton from Alabama. Defensive Lyman Tyler Oniadem from Texas A&M, quarterback Joey Aguilar from Tennessee, safety, accolade Thomas from Miami, and another defensive. Lyman Brandon Cleveland from NC State. Overall, it's more bad than good for this hall. The bright spots? Grabbing Hill at 47 feels like a steal. He's the do-it-all linebacker who could start day one, filling a huge roster gap. They also add edge-rusher help early, which brings competition to pair with Lai-2 Latu and boost that union. But critics say, burning a top 100 pick on Tiernan, a likely backup tackle, makes no sense in a must-win year under GM Chris Ballard.

1:00Offensive line depth is nice, but pressing needs elsewhere demand priority with limited high picks. Only one linebacker pick? That's too light when they need to double up there. Trafting two defensive Lyman ignores recent free agency ads and high turnover risk next year. Snagging a quarterback in round six? Waste when other holes loom larger. Safety help comes way too late in round seven, despite new free agents like Jonathan Owens. This mock shows the cult's tight spot without a first rounder, needing instant impact everywhere while balancing now and later. Ballard's moves will make or break in.