The Indianapolis Colts are finally set to make some noise in the 2020 NFL draft following the first round conclusion on Thursday night, of which they were absent after trading their pick away in free agency.
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Holding three picks on Day 2 (Nos. 34, 44 and 75), the Colts have a chance to add some talent on both sides of the ball. They are likely to make a trade in the second round to add some later draft capital but they will most likely finish the day with roughly three or four picks.
Before it gets started, here are our staff predictions for which prospects the Colts will pick on Day 2:
No. 34 | No. 44 | No. 75 | Overview
Round 2 | No. 34
Kevin Hickey: *Trade 34 to the Broncos for 46 and 83*
There is a lot of value to be had in the second round of this draft and while the Colts will essentially have the pick of their choosing being second in line, Ballard wants to move back. Though adding a future 2021 pick might be the way he goes, Ballard can snag an extra third-rounder by moving back 12 spots with the Broncos, a team already looking to move up. This would give the Colts No. 44 and 46 in Round 2 and No. 75 and 83 in Round 3. As much as I would love to put Denzel Mims here, Ballard’s desire to move back might be stronger.
Sam Sinclair: WR Denzel Mims, Baylor
To my surprise, Mims is here at 34 for the Colts. My projections had him going late-first round to the Patriots or Saints but luckily for the Colts, he’s here at 34 to be taken.
Mims has that rare blend of size (6’3 207) and speed (4.38). My two concerns on Mims are easily correctable—drops and route running. Pairing him with a wide receiver like T.Y. Hilton will help him learn a more diverse route tree and playing with a quarterback like Philip Rivers will make him an instant impact player Day 1.
John Alfieri: S Grant Delpit, LSU
This hard-hitting, dynamic safety falling into Indy’s lap would be a steal. His coverage skills are elite and he can come up and stop the run as well. With 65 total tackles, two sacks and two interceptions in 2019, he can do it all in the secondary. If the Colts want to move on from Malik Hooker, Delpit is a huge step in the right direction.