'Sleeper' at quarterback on Colts' radar ahead of 2026 NFL draft

"Rare seventh-year senior with the size and production to warrant a deeper dive. Fagnano is a ball-distributing pocket passer with an average arm and inconsistent accuracy. He’s highly experienced, showing adequate command of his offense. He gets through his progressions with decent pace and can find his rhythm when working underneath. He’s not a chess master in terms of dissecting and attacking defenses but he has taken care of the football throughout his career. Fagnano is a little older and lacks above-average mobility, accuracy or arm talent to build around, so a practice squad might be his ceiling."

What impact can Joe Fagnano have in the NFL?

To conclude his interview with Melo, Fagnano was asked what kind of impact he could make in the NFL:

"I think I’m a very good quarterback to be honest with you. I’ve overcome a lot of adversity. I think that’s a testament to the type of person and quarterback I am. I don’t think many players would have come out on the other side of my journey unscathed. I’m very proud of how I’ve worked to put myself in this position."

What is the Colts' need at quarterback?

Assuming the Colts do find a trade partner for Anthony Richardson, that still leaves them with Riley Leonard as the team's backup. Perhaps late in the draft or afterward in undrafted free agency, the Colts add a quarterback to compete with Seth Henigan for the third spot on the depth chart. However, given the needs on this roster elsewhere, the Colts may not have the luxury of using a draft pick on a quarterback.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Colts meet with UCONN QB Joe Fagnano