The Indianapolis Colts are nearly a week away from the 2020 NFL draft where they will be looking to add both young talent and depth to the roster.
Looking to take advantage of a wide-open AFC South division, the Colts have seven picks currently in the draft. However, that could change quickly if Chris Ballard decides to use some of that capital to move back and add more picks.
In this latest seven-round mock draft using Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator, we traded back at No. 44 to add an extra fourth-round pick. Here’s how the draft broke down:
Rounds 2–3
No. 34 (from WAS): WR Laviska Shenault Jr, Colorado
*Traded No. 44 to Buffalo for Nos. 51 and 123*
No. 51 (from BUF): OT Matt Peart, Connecticut
No. 75: TE Adam Trautman, Dayton
Analysis: The pick of Shenault was a relatively easy one. There weren’t any quarterbacks truly worth grabbing at No. 34 and the upside of Shenault gives the Colts a potential WR1 to carry the room after the departure of T.Y. Hilton. Trading back an adding a fourth-round pick seems like Ballard-type move, and we were still able to get a talented but developmental tackle in Peart, who would be the successor to Anthony Castonzo. In the third round, Trautman is a wonderful move tight end to add to the offense as his physical traits and ability to catch the ball are extremely intriguing.
Rounds 4–6
No. 122: QB Anthony Gordon, Washington State
No. 123 (from BUF): CB Bryce Hall, Virginia
No. 160: LB Justin Strnad, Wake Forest
No. 193: RB Michael Warren II, Cincinnati
No. 197: S Tanner Muse, Clemson
Analysis: The Colts get a ton of value and depth here on Day 3. Gordon is one of the most intriguing developmental quarterback prospects in the draft and would have time to sit behind Philip Rivers and learn under Frank Reich. Getting Hall in the fourth round is strong value as a cornerback who thrives in zone coverage and would be a perfect player to push for a role on the boundary with Xavier Rhodes. Strnad fits the bill of a rangy linebacker that the Colts like. He would work on special teams in addition to providing depth in the middle of the field while Warren fills into the Jonathan Williams role and the uber-athletic Muse provides strong depth in the secondary while also working on special teams.
