Indianapolis Colts 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, we will update our Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Indianapolis Colts from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks from recent NFL mock drafts for the Indianapolis Colts:

EDSFootball - Kevin Hanson

8. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson

Both Braden Smith and Bernhard Raimann are currently scheduled to be unrestricted free agents in 2026 as well, so offensive tackle is a possibility here. But if the Colts are picking top eight, across-the-board changes could be coming for the Colts including quarterback. What a difference a year made for Klubnik, who took a major step forward in his second season as a starter as he threw for 3,639 yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 463 yards and seven scores.

(Programming alert: Klubnik (Clemson) and Nussmeier (LSU) will meet in Week 1 of the college football season on August 30th.)

CBS Sports - Josh Edwards

9. Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson

Indianapolis went tight end in the first round as expected, but it is important to identify pieces to that interior defensive line in the coming years. The hope is that Woods continues on his upward trajectory.

ESPN - Jordan Reid

9. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

The Colts have recently used their first-round picks on edge rushers Kwity Paye (2021) and Laiatu Latu (2024), so we know they're not afraid to invest draft capital at the position. Paye doesn't have a long-term contract and is currently set to play 2025 on the fifth-year option. Parker had a breakout season in 2024, with 11 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 4 forced fumbles. He is a versatile player capable of playing from multiple pre-snap alignments and stances, using his length as a run defender and closing speed in the pass rush.

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2025 NFL Draft Grades: Indianapolis Colts

The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and we have compiled a consensus ranking using NFL draft grades from a variety of sites.

What draft grades have the media given to the Indianapolis Colts? What are they saying about the Colts' 2024 draft haul?

CBS Sports - Grade: B-

Best Pick: Third-round corner Justin Walley was one of my favorite corners in this draft. He played outside at Minnesota, but I think he can be a really good nickel back down the line.

Worst Pick: It's not a player; it's that they waited to take an offensive lineman until the fourth round. They landed Iowa State tackle Jordan Travis with the pick, but I might have gone offensive line in the second.

The Skinny: Tight end Tyler Warren was a nice first pick, giving them something they haven't had since Dallas Clark, which is a player teams have to defend from the tight end spot. Walley will be a steal and I do like second-round edge J.T. Tuimoloau, but offensive line might have been a better choice there. Fifth-round running back D.J. Giddens is a nice player.

ESPN - Grade: B

Top needs entering the draft: Tight end, guard, center and linebacker

The Colts have to figure out if Anthony Richardson (or even Daniel Jones) is their true franchise quarterback this season. But it's really hard to do that if the quarterback's supporting cast isn't up to snuff.

Step 1 is getting playmakers. Tight end Tyler Warren will move all over this offense and dominate no matter where offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter puts him. Penn State used him as a traditional in-line tight end, an H-back, a fullback, out of the slot and lined up out wide. The Colts' tight end room, led by Kylen Granson, managed 39 catches (last) for 467 yards (second last) and two TDs (tied for second last) in 2024. But drafting Warren should change everything there. He had 700 receiving yards after the catch last season.

Suddenly, Richardson has a reliable outlet who can haul in anything and stretch the seams, and Indy didn't have to move up to get my No. 7 prospect. It was really the best-case scenario for GM Chris Ballard on Thursday.

Step 2 is addressing the protection. Remember, the Colts lost Will Fries and Ryan Kelly in free agency. They were 25th in pass block win rate last season (56.4%), and Richardson was one of the worst QBs in the NFL when pressured (20.2 QBR, 24th in the league). I think they fell a little short here. They waited until Day 3 and reached a bit even at that point in the draft, taking offensive tackle Jalen Travis at No. 127. I would have loved guard Marcus Mbow in that spot.

Two more picks to call out. JT Tuimoloau had 12 sacks last season, and the Colts ranked 31st in the NFL with a 26.2% pressure rate in 2024. He has a lot of upside as a second-rounder. And running back DJ Giddens will be a good backup to Jonathan Taylor. Giddens broke 1,200 rushing yards in each of the past two seasons.

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Indianapolis Colts 2025 NFL Schedule

Below you will find the weekly regular-season schedule for the Indianapolis Colts.

WeekDateOpponentTime (ET) / Tickets
Week 1Sun., Sept. 7vs. Miami Dolphins1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 2Sun., Sept. 14vs. Denver Broncos4:05 PM / Tickets
Week 3Sun., Sept. 21at Tennessee Titans1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 4Sun., Sept. 28at Los Angeles Rams4:05 PM / Tickets
Week 5Sun., Oct. 5vs. Las Vegas Raiders1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 6Sun., Oct. 12vs. Arizona Cardinals1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 7Sun., Oct. 19at Los Angeles Chargers4:05 PM / Tickets
Week 8Sun., Oct. 26vs. Tennessee Titans4:25 PM / Tickets
Week 9Sun., Nov. 2at Pittsburgh Steelers1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 10Sun., Nov. 9vs. Atlanta Falcons9:30 AM / Tickets
Week 11BYE
Week 12Sun., Nov. 23at Kansas City Chiefs1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 13Sun., Nov. 30vs. Houston Texans1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 14Sun., Dec. 7at Jacksonville Jaguars1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 15Sun., Dec. 14at Seattle Seahawks4:25 PM / Tickets
Week 16Mon., Dec. 22vs. San Francisco 49ers8:15 PM / Tickets
Week 17Sun., Dec. 28vs. Jacksonville Jaguars1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 18TBDat Houston TexansTBD / Tickets

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Indianapolis Colts - 2025 Draft Results

The table below are all of the 2025 NFL Draft picks selected by the Indianapolis Colts.

RoundOverallPlayerPositionSchool
114Tyler WarrenTEPenn State
245JT TuimoloauEDGEOhio State
380Justin WalleyCBMinnesota
4127Jalen TravisDTIowa State
5151DJ GiddensRBKansas State
6189Riley LeonardQBNotre Dame
6190Tim SmithDTAlabama
7232Hunter WohlerSWisconsin

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