The Indianapolis Colts had a successful draft class, addressing key needs and potentially finding some steals in the process. They found a much-needed edge rusher in Laiatu Latu and may have landed a steal in wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the second round. The Colts also added depth along the offensive line with the selection of Matt Goncalves in the third round.
One of the favorite picks for the Colts was Adonai Mitchell, a dynamic wide receiver out of Texas chosen 52nd overall. Mitchell was projected by many to be a first-round talent and fell into the Colts’ lap. He brings a dynamic presence to the receiving corps and should complement Michael Pittman Jr. well. This pick adds valuable depth to the wide receiver position and creates competition among the young players.
Another favorite pick was Laiatu Latu, an edge rusher from UCLA taken 15th overall in the first round. Latu has great speed and agility, which will make him a force on defense for years to come. He is also very versatile, able to play both outside linebacker and defensive end. With his addition, the Colts now have one of the best defensive lines in football.
On the flip side, one of their least favorite picks was Tanor Bortolini, a center out of Wisconsin taken 117th overall. While Bortolini is a talented athlete, he lacks the strength needed to be a reliable NFL offensive lineman at this time. He will need to significantly improve his strength without sacrificing speed in order to become a starter
