The Indianapolis Colts are entering the final day of the 2020 NFL draft as the Day 3 picks will be flying off the board. After adding some explosive talent and upside, the Colts look to cap off their draft with a busy Day 3.
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Though a trade back could certainly happen and change the order of the picks for the Colts, they are slated to have four selections at the start of Round 4. Two of those four picks are from the trade with the Lions during the third round of the draft.
Without further ado, here are my predictions for the Colts’ picks on Day 3:
No. 122 | Khalid Kareem | EDGE | Notre Dame
After adding to the wide receiver room, backfield and secondary, the Colts bring in a powerful edge setter to fill the role of Jabaal Sheard. Kareem checks a lot of boxes for the Colts. He was a senior captain at Notre Dame, he possesses a high football IQ and character and he’s a powerful edge rusher with an active motor. He may be a bit limited athletically, but Kareem is a wonderful pick to begin the fourth round as a player to immediately work into the rotation with Kemoko Turay and Ben Banogu.
No. 149 (from DET) | James Morgan | QB | FIU
While I believe Anthony Gordon to be the better quarterback prospect, the Colts have made it clear they have an eye for Morgan. They’ve closely vetted the FIU transfer during the pre-draft process and given his character, football IQ and arm talent, he seems like the best fit on Day 3. Morgan has a lot to clean up about his game but he’s physical through contact and always keeps his eyes downfield. The Colts won’t force a quarterback pick, but it seems like they like Morgan. Waiting until Round 5 isn’t forcing anything.
No. 182 (from DET) | Reggie Robinson II | CB | Tulsa
It would be wise for the Colts to add some young talent to the cornerback room to develop, and Robinson is one of the best prospects to target there. He meets the size (6’0, 205), speed (4.44) and length (31.5″) eye test while bringing an aggressive mindset to the defense. His 17 passes defended were fifth-most in FBS during the 2019 season. Robinson would fit in perfectly as a complementary piece behind Xavier Rhodes and Rock Ya-Sin while battling it out with Quincy Wilson and Marvell Tell.
No. 193 | Trey Adams | OT | Washington
Finding an offensive tackle might be higher on the priority list for the Colts and if prospects like Ben Bartch (St. John’s) or Hakeem Adeniji (Kansas) are available, earlier I’d prefer them. However, Adams is an interesting fit for the Colts. His medicals are the biggest concern—and they are valid—but Adams brings size (6’8, 318), length (34.38″) and the athleticism to thrive in the Colts’ zone-blocking scheme. He has to improve consistency and timing with his pass sets but he’s a solid pick late on Day 3 and one who has some upside if he can stay healthy. Having played under Colts offensive line coach Chris Strausser in college, the pick becomes more of a possibility.
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