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The Indianapolis Colts are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, having traded their first-round pick to the Jets. The team aims to find quality players on rookie deals to enhance their roster after a challenging 2025 season.
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The Indianapolis Colts' 2025 season had so much promise. Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor were playing great.
But when injuries came to the spotlight, the Colts' season fell off the rails, and there was an unexpected Philip Rivers chapter. The hope, with Jones and Alec Pierce signed to big extensions, is that the season ahead can realize the full potential they were showing. The 2026 NFL Draft can only help.
The Colts used big money this offseason, so finding quality players on these affordable rookie deals is a big part of what will help the Colts be successful going forward.
One important note: No first-round pick scheduled for the Colts. It went to the Jets in the Sauce Gardner trade.
With the first round on Thursday, second and third rounds on Friday and fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, we'll be keeping track here of everything the Colts do during the draft.
The Colts' 2026 draft picks include all selections except for the first-round pick, which was traded to the Jets.
The Colts traded their first-round pick to the Jets as part of the deal for cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Key players for the Colts include Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, and Alec Pierce, who have all signed significant extensions.
The 2026 NFL Draft is crucial for the Colts as they aim to find affordable rookie talent to strengthen their roster after a disappointing previous season.
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The Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 picks to make:
Here's how the Colts' draft could look, based on the seven-round mock draft from SN's Vinnie Iyer.
| Round | Pick | Selection | Position | College |
| 2 | 47 | Chase Bisontis | G/C | Texas A&M |
| 3 | 78 | Gracen Halton | DT | Oklahoma |
| 4 | 113 | Brenen Thompson | WR | Mississippi State |
| 5 | 156 | Max Llewellyn | EDGE | Iowa |
| 6 | 214 | Chase Roberts | WR | BYU |
| 7 | 249 | Jalon Daniels | QB | Kansas |
| 7 | 254 | T.J. Hall | CB | Iowa |
The Colts traded away their 2026 first-round pick.
It was part of the package that went to the New York Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner.
It slots in as the No. 16 overall pick, but the Jets will get to use it.
The NFL Draft's first round is on Thursday, April 23.
The second and third rounds are on Friday, April 24.
The fourth through seventh rounds are on Saturday, April 25.