Previewing Colts' tight end position ahead of 2026 NFL draft

With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with theIndianapolis Colts.

The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. The Colts have a modest seven draft picks at the moment, including just two in the top 100. GM Chris Ballard, however, has hinted strongly at wanting to gain additional capital. That, in part, could come from trading Kenny Moore.

Up next in our draft preview are the tight ends. If you missed our other positional previews, you can find them below.

• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Wide receivers

Colts' tight ends under contract

• Tyler Warren
• Mo Alie-Cox
• Drew Ogletree
• Will Mallory
• Sean McKeon
• Carson Towt

Colts offseason moves at tight end

• Colts re-signed free agent Mo Alie-Cox.
• Colts re-signed free agent Drew Ogletree.
• Colts signed rookie Carson Towt.

What is the need at tight end for the Colts in the 2026 NFL draft?

Another addition doesn't have to be made here, but adding some competition for that fourth tight end spot on the roster wouldn't be a bad idea. Also, the draft is about planning ahead, and Alie-Cox, Ogletree, and Mallory are all free agents in 2027.

Top tight end prospects in 2026 NFL draft

With help from the consensus big board, here are the top tight ends outside of the top 50 overall prospects. At this position, Shane Steichen very much values blocking ability.

• 17. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
• 51. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
• 70. Max Klare, Ohio State
• 87. Oscar Delp, Georgia
• 107. Sam Roush, Stanford
• 119. Justin Joly, NC State
• 121. Michael Trigg, Baylor
• 145. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
• 154. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
• 169. Marlin Klein, Michigan
• 174. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
• 177. Jack Endries, Texas
• 178. Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
• 191. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
• 200. Dallen Bentley, Utah

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Why might the Colts select a tight end?