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Colts take new QB-WR duo in Draft Wire’s latest mock

Who did the Colts take in Draft Wire’s latest mock?

There are a number of ways the Indianapolis Colts can go about making their selections in the 2020 NFL Draft and even though we are still months away, the mock drafts are out in full force.

Following the National Championship game between the LSU Tigers and Clemson Tigers, our friends over at Draft Wire conducted a four-round mock draft. With it came a new quarterback and wide receiver duo for the Colts.

13. Indianapolis Colts

Jordan Love | QB | Utah State

Jacoby Brissett had his moments, but the Colts need to find a quarterback of the future with a higher ceiling. This may seem early for Love, but if he impresses at the Senior Bowl, he could easily lock himself into the top-15 conversation. He regressed statistically in 2019, but he’s got all the tools to develop into a franchise passer.

Love may have regressed during the 2019 season, but he did have to deal with a new offensive coordinator. If the Colts want to make him the pick, they are likely going to have to spend their first-rounder on him given the upside of his traits as passer.

As for the other part of the equation in the quarterback-wide receiver duo? The Colts wound up using their first of two second-round picks on LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Jefferson, a speedy slot wide receiver with good size and electric movement after the catch, would be a nice addition to a wide receiver corps that needs some early-round investments.

Following the first two picks in the mock draft, the Colts focused on the defensive side of the ball. With their three remaining picks in the mock, the Colts selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, Syracuse EDGE Alton Robinson and Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman, respectively.

Here’s how the four-round mock draft ended up:

  • Round 1 (No. 13): Utah QB Jordan Love
  • Round 2 (No. 34): LSU WR Justin Jefferson
  • Round 2 (No. 44): Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore
  • Round 3 (No. 75): Syracuse EDGE Alton Robinson
  • Round 4 (No. 112): Notre Dame S Alohi Gilman

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Notre Dame’s Alohi Gilman Added to Senior Bowl

New Year’s Day brought news that Gilman will wear his gold helmet one more time for the public to see, that coming in the Reese’s Senior Bowl later this month.

Earlier this week safety Alohi Gilman made it known he’d be leaving Notre Dame before using all his eligibility and entering the NFL Draft.

Gilman was undoubtedly a fan-favorite for the Fighting Irish but also an impressive leader.  If you’re into that kind of thing I shared my three favorite memories of his two-year playing career with the Fighting Irish after he announced his decision.

New Year’s Day brought news that Gilman will wear his gold helmet one more time for the public to see, that coming in the Reese’s Senior Bowl later this month.

Gilman becomes the fifth Notre Dame player participating in this year’s Senior Bowl, joining Chase Claypool, Jalen Elliott, Khalid Kareem and Troy Pride, Jr.

The annual Reese’s Senior Bowl takes place on Sunday, January 25 this year and can be seen live on NFL Network that day starting at 2:30 pm E.T.

Watch: My Three Favorite Alohi Gilman Moments at Notre Dame

What’s hard to account for is who takes over that leadership roll?

When things hit the fan and the wheels appear to be coming off, who steps up and demands the respect of the room and begins to stop the bleeding?

Gilman was fantastic at exactly that and No. 11 will be missed next season.

As you may or may not have heard, Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman is taking a pass on his final year of eligibility and will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

Gilman played the last two years at Notre Dame after spending his freshman season at the Naval Academy in 2016 and sitting out due to the transfer in 2017.

With Gilman gone the skill-level isn’t going to take a massive hit as Houston Griffith and Isaiah Pryor among others are waiting for their time to shine in blue and gold, but Notre Dame will move forward without one of their great leaders.

When I think of Alohi Gilman I think of a player who reeked of leadership whenever you heard him speak, watched his demeanor on the field or sideline and had a knack for making the absolutely huge play when it was needed the most.

With that in mind, here are my three favorite:

-Forced Fumble Creates Cure Craziness Against Vanderbilt

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Notre Dame Football: Alohi Gilman Declares for NFL Draft

He has a nose for the football and made a habit making huge plays which was on display Saturday as Brian Kelly gave him the game ball for his performance in the Camping World Bowl victory over Iowa State.

It wasn’t much of a surprise if you’ve been paying attention but on Monday night Notre Dame safety and captain Alohi Gilman announced he’ll be passing on his fifth year of eligibility and putting his name in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Gilman played the last two seasons at Notre Dame after spending his freshman year at the Naval Academy where he was credited with 76 tackles (50 solo) and a forced fumble.

After sitting out the 2017 season due to a transfer ruling it didn’t take long for Gilman to make an impact on the field in 2018.

When I think of Gilman I think of a player that teammates clearly love and feed off of but someone who has a knack for making a huge play in the most-necessary of moments.

He has a nose for the football and made a habit making huge plays which was on display Saturday as Brian Kelly gave him the game ball for his performance in the Camping World Bowl victory over Iowa State.

With Isaiah Pryor coming in next season and Houston Griffith already being on campus it’s easy to see why Gilman is deciding to take his NFL chance now instead of playing with Kyle Hamilton another year.

From the way-back machine – Alohi Gilman takes down Josh Adams back in 2016:

FWIW – WalterFootball.com ranks Gilman as the 19th best safety in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Watch: Highlights of Camping World Bowl Victory

In case you missed the game or just want to relive the best parts again since we have no Notre Dame games to discuss until the end of August, enjoy the highlights below:

Notre Dame dominated on all fronts to finish 2019 11-2 and earn a Camping World Bowl trophy for the first time in school history.

Offense, defense and special teams all had huge plays at different times during the game that helped to the 33-9 blowout victory in the first ever match-up between Notre Dame and Iowa State.

In case you missed the game or just want to relive the best parts again since we have no Notre Dame games to discuss until the end of August, enjoy the highlights below:

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11-2.  It wasn’t what we all wanted but it’s a lot better way to spend the evening of December 28 than 10-3 would have been.

Can we get to August already now?

Watch: Two Forced Fumbles Mean Fast Start for Notre Dame

An uninspired opening drive by the Irish meant for a quick punt where Alohi Gilman did what Alohi Gilman likes to do, make an instant impact ripping a ball free and forcing a fumble that senior Chase Claypool recovered in his final game at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame elected to receive the opening kickoff in the Camping World Bowl and in the “about time” category Braden Lenzy was back deep returning the kick, something he took back to twenty yard line.

An uninspired opening drive by the Irish meant for a quick punt where Alohi Gilman did what Alohi Gilman likes to do, make an instant impact ripping a ball free and forcing a fumble that senior Chase Claypool recovered in his final game at Notre Dame.

Ian Book would escape pressure on a fourth down and help get Notre Dame into field goal range to take the early 3-0 lead.

On Iowa State’s first offensive series of the day Brock Purdy had the Cyclones driving before rolling to his left and being greeted by Jeremiah Owusu-Karamoah who we can start the 2020 hype machine about.

That drive would end with Ian Book finding Chase Claypool who made an outstanding catch in the end zone to make it a 10-0 Notre Dame lead that they finished the first quarter holding.