. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. INDIANAPOLIS - Now we know what the Indianapolis Colts can do, should do, before the 2023 NFL Draft. 4 overall): C.J. 80 overall): Luke Wypler, iOL, Ohio State, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Stroud here, because I think Stroud is just a much cleaner projection to the NFL. ", Expert: James Fragoza, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "With his recent top-five hype, Will Levis' unique food habits have fallen off the radar. All rights reserved. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. In large part, those picks are evenly distributed from round to round. Shane Steichen's Colts clearly need a quarterback and they have some options. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): C.J. 4 overall): C.J. Colts GM Chris Ballard has always valued traits and upside. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner doesn't have a big frame, which some NFL scouts will downgrade him for because there aren't many starting quarterbacks under 200 pounds. The availability of quarterbacks depends on what happens ahead of the Colts, but Bryce Young, C.J. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes with just two weeks until the NFL Draft kicks off in Las Vegas. 4 overall): C.J. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back a week after the Colts named Shane Steichen head coach. ", Analysis: "I wanted to put Ohio State QB C.J. 4 overall): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Selection (No. This would be considered an overdraft should that happen, but the Colts don't want to trade down too far. Either way, if owner Jim Irsay thinks Levis is the guy to turn things around in Indy, it's easy to imagine that he will spare no expense to go get him. This would mark the third time over the last 25 years that the Colts held the No. Traded Carson Wentz 2022 second round pick (#47-Phidarian Mathis) 2022 seventh round pick (#240-Christian Holmes) to Commanders for 2022 second round pick (#42-Andrew Booth) 2022 third round pick (#73-Jelani Woods) 2023 conditional round pick (second round if Wentz plays 70% of offensive snaps for Commanders . 35 overall): Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee Selection (No. The 2022 NFL Draft is finally here, with the first round kicking off Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. While the Colts do not have a first-round pick, they do have two picks on Day 2 at No. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Updated Kansas City Chiefs 2023 draft picks after Kadarius Toney trade Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars. While that should be Bryce Young or C.J. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level but he'll be a controversial talking point for the next six months. 1 Overall Pick Odds. Like the Texans, they want their favorite bright young star at the position, so Chicago gets first- and second-round picks this year, as well as second- and third-round picks in 2024. In this scenario, they could take Young, a quick processor with an elite feel for the pocket and how to move around and locate his target. The. Stroud, QB, Ohio State. 1 overall by the Colts since the franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984, following Jeff George (1990), Peyton Manning (1998) and Andrew Luck in 2012. Our opponents are set! 35 overall): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Young's ability to set his feet and secure his balance (his platform) ranks in the top 15 percent in my 10-season sample, helping to explain his accuracy and adding context to what the eyeball test tells us. ", Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Pro Football Network, LLC. 2 overall, trade with Chicago Bears via Houston Texans): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "The Colts need a franchise quarterback in the worst way, and they'll fall in love with Will Levis' traits. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL offseason officially underway after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, Analysis: "Indianapolis can't afford to wait for other teams to trade above them. ", Selection (No. After months of 2023 NFL mock drafts having the Houston Texans with the first selection, a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts dropped them down to No. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back with the NFL Combine getting underway in Indianapolis this week. Colts. Bonus: No picks given up here.". Analysis: "Every team will have their "favorite" at quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft, and it just feels like Will Levis will be the Colts' guy or at least near the top of their list. But not here. If Young held the same physical stature as Trevor Lawrence, we'd be talking about them in the same light. Perhaps there still wouldn't be an argument if C.J. Don't they have to draft a signal-caller here (if they don't trade up to get their preferred guy)? Either way, if owner Jim Irsay thinks Levis is the guy to turn things around in Indy, it's easy to imagine that he will spare no expense to go get him. Analysis: "I'm no betting man, but if I was, I'd lay a pretty penny on the Bears trading out of the No. He's the prototype QB that Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard covet. The Bears and Cardinals are definite trade-down candidates for the Colts. The Colts have their original Round 2 pick, which puts them in a great position just outside Round 1. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the first selection they own is the 47th overall pick. Be prepared for the ad nauseum debate about the merits of Levis and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. ", Selection (No. ", Selection (No. In return for a package that would include as least this year's second-round pick and next year's first-round pick, Chicago drops down three spots, while the Colts usher in a new era with this year's top quarterback prospect. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. here's a look at who could go where in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft: Stroud, it won't surprise me if the become enamored with Levis' physical tools, looking past his flaws and inconsistencies in favor of the upside. February 27, 2023 8:14 am ET. ", Analysis: "Young is not a prototypical quarterback prospect, but it's time for the Colts to try an unconventional quarterback. ET . ", Selection (No. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. 79 overall): Mike Morris, DE, Michigan, Analysis: "In this scenario, Colts owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard say enough with bringing in veterans as short-term solutions. He's one of the most creative players we've seen come out of the draft and was the engine behind Alabama's success this year not often the case for Alabama quarterbacks. ", Analysis: "There is no obvious No. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. 79 overall): Andrew Vorhees, iOL, USC, Analysis: "Ideally, in this scenario, the Colts would trade down a few spots to take advantage of the NFL's projected hesitancy surrounding Bryce Young. ", Expert: The Athletic College Football Staff, Analysis: "Colts owner Jim Irsay basically admitted that the team will select a QB in this year's draft, even going out of his way to praise Bryce Young at new head coach Shane Steichen's introductory press conference. In 2021, Stroud completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. ", Analysis: "Will Levis just feels destined to be the Colts' quarterback. ", Expert: Benjamin Robinson, Football Outsiders, Analysis: "Given his lackluster production at Kentucky in 2022, I expect Levis' QBASE projections to be pretty poor, la Josh Allen, whom he will be compared to a lot this cycle. Texans: Bryce Young (via mock trade with Bears) Position: Quarterback School: Alabama What Kiper. The strong-armed passer showed flashes of brilliance and the ability to avoid pressure and create; he also showed a penchant for turning the ball over (23 picks over his last two seasons). 4 overall, a 2024 first and a few more Day 2 selections sprinkled between this draft and . After three rounds of interviews, the Colts have hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen. To get one that actually you can win with and to be right is the most important thing. A great arm with tremendous accuracy, Stroud brings everything you want in a quarterback. Colts GM Chris Ballard, who was previously a scout in Chicago, is very familiar with Bears GM Ryan Poles the two worked together for four years in the Chiefs' front office. The Colts have the 4th overall pick in the 2023 draft, and owner Jim Irsay already let it slip that they are looking at the number one rated quarterback prospect in Bryce Young. Senior Bowl practices will get underway in Mobile, Ala. next week, and other showcase games for draft prospects will carry plenty of importance in building the Colts' draft board. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class. C.J. ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. Ohio Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. may not be the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft only simply . (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) hands the ball off to Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) during an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Well, both Young and C.J. But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. With the first 18 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft set, let's dive into how things could play . But the Colts are in line for a top-five pick, which should help matters. Still, speculation has arisen throughout the. Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. 35 overall): Mekhi Garner, CB, LSU Selection (No. Stroud was on the losing end of both his starts against Michigan and in a 2023College Football Playoff semifinal against Georgia but he was spectacular in that final game, passing for348 yards and four TDs against an awesome Bulldogs defense. He was a dominant passer, showing good accuracy and the ability to push the ball vertically. Stroud stands tall in the pocket, throwing darts but also displaying nice touch when needed. The Colts would have to pay even more to go from No. 4 overall): C.J. Jay LaPrete/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 1 and take Will Levis. 35 overall): Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M Selection (No. ", Expert: Marcus Mosher, Pro Football Focus, Analysis: "The Colts are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback and can't afford to wait and see who's available at No. The Indianapolis Colts made a trade at the deadline for final roster cuts that slightly impacted their pick order in the 2023 NFL draft. While there have been well-voiced concerns about Bryce Young's size, his poise, professionalism, and leadership scream "face of the franchise." 4 overall): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "This is where I have to divorce what I saw with my eyes from Levis at Kentucky from how NFL teams will evaluate him as a prospect. 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