The upcoming offseason is one that will be filled with plenty of question marks surrounding the Indianapolis Colts, especially with what they will do during the 2021 NFL draft.
The big three needs for the Colts include quarterback, left tackle and edge rusher. Typically, teams with those needs are rebuilding. But not the Colts. They have a roster ready to win now.
In the latest mock draft from Nate Davis of USA TODAY, the Colts stayed put at No. 21 overall and selected offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw from Virginia Tech.
21. Indianapolis Colts – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech:
Anthony Castonzo’s retirement leaves a void at left tackle for Indy’s otherwise stalwart offensive line. Barring a free agent signing or shuffling All-Pro LG Quenton Nelson outside, the path of least resistance might be drafting steady Darrisaw and leaving the other four starters in place.
For those wondering about a potential trade-up situation, it would have been difficult for the Colts to do so in this mock draft. Four quarterbacks went within in the top-eight picks in this mock.
In order to get that high in the draft order, the Colts are likely going to have to part ways with three first-round picks. That’s something difficult to predict when it comes to Chris Ballard.
If the Colts wind up trading for Matthew Stafford, it is likely that the No. 21 overall pick will be included so it is tough to gauge just what the draft may look like for Indy at this moment in the offseason.
If they do have that pick, though, a left tackle will certainly be near the top of the big board when Day 1 of the draft rolls around.
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