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Before being drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, quarterback prospect Jacob Eason was expected to go on Day 2. However, he wound up falling in the draft before the Indianapolis Colts selected him with the No. 122 overall pick.
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As Eason continued to fall, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported on the live draft broadcast that the Washington product slid in the draft due to work ethic and accountability issues with other teams.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen says teams found work ethic issues and accountability issues in Eason.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 25, 2020
How the Colts feel about this isn’t clear. They likely heard about the issues that other teams had about him and Chris Ballard certainly did his own homework on the prospect. So they obviously felt comfortable taking him to begin Day 3.
One reason the Colts might feeling comfortable taking Eason even if there are concerns about his work ethic is the culture he will be brought into. The Colts have made it clear they want to instill a certain mentality in the locker room.
Sometimes these character issues are blown out of proportion during the hectic pre-draft process. Sometimes they are true. But the Colts are a team that prides themselves on having a certain culture, which means they must have felt comfortable enough to bring Eason in.
Now joining a quarterback room that includes Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett and head coach Frank Reich, Eason will have no choice but to work and be accountable.
Eason has a high ceiling as a player and even if there are some accountability issues, those will undoubtedly get worked out when he enters the type of locker room and quarterback room the Colts have.