Colts trade up, address pass rush in 2026 NFL mock draft

So we looked at pick No. 37, which is owned by the New York Giants. In this trade, the Colts parted with picks 47 (430), 113 (68), and 156 (29). In return, Indianapolis received pick 37 (530).

This leaves the Colts with five picks in total, and only two within the first five rounds. Not exactly ideal for a team with several needs to still address.

Pick 37: Zion Young, DE, Missouri

The Colts still need pass rush help, and Young is a prospect who is getting first-round buzz. He had a breakout year in 2025, recording 56 pressures and eight sacks. Out of 100 eligible defensive ends, Young ranked 19th in pass rush win rate. He also graded out as one of PFF's better run defenders among his position group.

Pick 78: Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt

Louis has been very effective as a blitzer, recording 50 pressures over the last two seasons. In coverage, he's logged five pass breakups and six interceptions the last two years, while holding pass catchers to 8.4 yards per catch. Louis ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash and, overall, posted elite athletic testing numbers.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Colts move up draft board, make big trade in mock