The 2020 season hasn’t even gotten here yet, and we are already looking at way-too-early mock drafts. The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of depth throughout the roster but still have some areas to address.
Of course, we have no idea what the next 10 months will hold before the 2021 draft. But in Touchdown Wire’s “way-too-early” mock draft, the Colts addressed arguably their biggest need in the secondary by selecting Stanford CB Paulson Adebo.
Here’s what they said about the pick:
If there is an issue on the defensive side of the football for the Indianapolis Colts, boundary cornerback is that issue. They added Xavier Rhodes this offseason at one cornerback spot, and are looking to perhaps T.J. Carrie or Rock Ya-Sin at the other spot (Kenny Moore II has the slot position locked down quite well).
Provided cornerback is the position to address, Paulson Adebo is a wise choice. He has started for the past two years on the outside for Stanford, and has the footwork and hip flexibility to stick on receivers in man coverage situations. He plays great in zone coverage schemes, something that will matter for the Colts as a zone-heavy team, as Adebo has great eye discipline and feel for passing off routes underneath. He would be an almost-ideal fit for the Colts’ defense.
Even with Rock Ya-Sin and Kenny Moore holding down the fort in the secondary, the Colts have a lack of depth at cornerback. They are taking a chance on Xavier Rhodes (albeit on a one-year deal) while the rest of the room is unproven.
The 2021 draft is far away and not currently in the mind of the Colts as they prepare for what should be an interesting season all things considered. But it won’t be a surprise if cornerback is their top need entering the offseason.