2026 Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 8 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: December 30, 2025Executive Summary
Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 8 selections and critical needs at Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker. This mock has them addressing their biggest weaknesses while maintaining draft value.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #49 - Indianapolis Colts: Gennings Dunker, Offensive Tackle, Iowa
Rank: #51 overall | Grade: B- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Detroit addresses their second-ranked need with Joshua Josephs, who exploded as a junior after developing behind NFL talents Byron Young and James Pearce Jr at Tennessee. His 90.6 PFF overall grade ranked as the third-highest defensive player in the SEC, while his 91.4 run-defense grade led all edge defenders nationally. The Lions are adding a freakish 82-inch wingspan that creates leverage advantages offensive tackles simply cannot overcome.
The Fit:Josephs' rare first-step quickness puts offensive linemen in recovery mode from snap one, while his natural bend and flexibility when turning the corner flatten at angles that create clean paths to quarterbacks. His discipline against the run and ability to set a hard edge fit Detroit's defensive philosophy, even as his hand technique and sack-finishing consistency need development. The true nasty streak and relentless motor suggest a player whose ceiling matches his elite physical tools.
Scouting Report:If Gennings Dunker was off the board, Indianapolis Colts could target similar Offensive Tackles in the second round range.
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Pick #114: Chandler Rivers (Nickel Cornerback, Duke) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #115: Akheem Mesidor (Defensive Line, Miami (FL)) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #152: Skyler Bell (Wide Receiver, Connecticut) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #156: Mikail Kamara (Edge Rusher, Indiana) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #216: Dae'Quan Wright (Tight End, Ole Miss) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #232: Dalton Brooks (Safety, Texas A&M) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #252: Max Bredeson (Running Back, Michigan) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Indianapolis Colts Draft Class Summary
Overall Grade: B What Went Right:---
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