Jacob Eason | QB | Washington
Another quarterback but one the Colts could likely wait on until the No. 31 or No. 32 picks. Getting that fifth-year option on the end of the rookie contract is vital and it would be the only reason the Colts would move up for a prospect like Eason. Otherwise, there is still a high chance they could take him with on their Day 2 picks.
Eason has the size and arm strength to be intriguing for teams as a developmental quarterback prospect. He possesses elite velocity while having the ability to make every throw on the field. He is fond of looking for downfield targets. But he also struggles with pressure and has to improve his anticipation.
Eason is also a prospect that likely needs to work on his footwork at the next level. Improving his pocket mobility would be a major area of stress for the Colts as Eason develops. But the bright side is he would have time to work under a potential Hall of Famer in Philip Rivers and one of the brightest quarterback minds in the game today in head coach Frank Reich.
Eason is certainly a risky pick in the draft and far from a guarantee that he will pan out, but it might be worth it to snag him with one of the final picks in the first round, especially since the Colts wouldn’t have to give up anything for him.