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Trio of Colts rookies making impression at OTAs

A trio of Colts rookies reportedly have impressed thus far.

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The Indianapolis Colts took 12 players in the 2023 NFL draft, and it appears that the class is already turned some heads in OTAs.

According to Destin Adams of Sports Illustrated’s Horseshoe Huddle, multiple rookies have been impressing for Indianapolis already, including Anthony Richardson and a few others.

Adams reported that the standouts include two draft picks — fourth-rounder Blake Freeland and fifth-rounder Darius Rush — along with undrafted rookie Zavier Scott.

Adams reported that Rush was “the best player on the field during rookie minicamp” while Freeland has “been rock solid so far.”

As for the undrafted rookie in Scott, who has seen reps at both wide receiver and running back, Adams reported the team believes he’s been the best undrafted rookie out of the class thus far entering minicamp.

With Indianapolis beginning mandatory minicamp this week, it will be interesting to monitor these rookies, their progress and their impact heading into training camp and the preseason.

Colts’ injury roundup: Latest updates from Week 2 of OTAs

Here’s the latest roundup of injury news from Colts OTAs.

The Indianapolis Colts were on the field this week for their second week of organized team activity (OTA) practices this offseason.

While there’s no official injury report to be filed, we received some key updates on the injury status of several players.

Friday’s viewing of OTAs was the second time the media was permitted to watch practice since the start of Phase III of the offseason program, and there were several players absent from the practice due to injuries.

Some of them remained sidelined from the first week while others are new additions to the list.

Here’s a roundup of the latest injury updates regarding the Colts during the second week of OTAs:

6 most intriguing position battles to watch at Colts’ OTAs

Taking a look at the most intriguing position battles as the Colts begin OTAs.

The offseason program for the Indianapolis Colts kicked off last month and continues with organized team activities (OTAs) this week.

These activities happen in three phases (May 23-25, May 31-June 2, and June 5-8) and will consist of in-person meetings and dedicated classroom teaching designed to help players improve during the offseason.

It’s also significant because it marks the first time the Colts can run drills between the offense and defense even though no pads or contact are permitted.

As the players reconvene, the evaluation process of the roster begins. It’s a critical time for a young team such as the Colts.

Here are the most intriguing position battles to watch at Colts’ OTAs:

1 thing to know about each Colts’ 2023 draft pick

Here is one thing to know about each of the Colts’ 2023 draft picks.

The Indianapolis Colts recently added 12 new players to their roster in the 2023 NFL draft.

Each player drafted is different whether ranging from their background and walks of life to their skill sets on the field.

With that, here’s one thing to know about each of the Colts’ selections in the 2023 NFL draft:

4 things to know about Colts CB Darius Rush

Here are four things to know about Colts CB Darius Rush.

The Indianapolis Colts started off the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft by taking an intriguing cornerback prospect in Darius Rush out of South Carolina.

Needing to add more depth and competition to a cornerback room that was extremely thin entering the draft, Rush is an intriguing upside prospect to bring into the fold considering his ball skills and elite athleticism.

Here are four things to know about the fifth-round pick:

Ranking Colts rookies by potential impact in 2023

Which Colts’ rookies will have the biggest impact in Year 1?

The Indianapolis Colts are bringing on the largest draft class in the franchise’s history during the modern draft era with 12 players joining the roster.

This was a much-needed jolt to the roster that needed competition and depth across the board. While all 12 players might not make the final roster as history tells us even with smaller draft classes, there is plenty of opportunity for the rookies to make an impact in 2023.

Let’s take a look at which first-year players are set to influence the outcome of the upcoming season:

Colts sign 7 draft picks from 2023 class

Seven of the Colts’ draft picks are now under contract.

The Indianapolis Colts signed seven of their selections from the 2023 NFL draft, the team announced Friday.

With the rookie minicamp starting up, the majority of the Day 3 picks are now under contract. Only five of the draft picks remain unsigned, and sometimes this process takes a little time for the players with higher draft capital.

It just so happens that these seven players are the final seven players selected in the draft for the Colts.

Here’s a look at the seven draft picks who signed their rookie deals Friday:

2023 NFL Draft: The best draft steal for every NFL team

Every NFL draft has its selection of steals — those players who could surprise despite their low selections — and here’s one for every NFL team.

One of the many reasons the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII was the job that general manager Brett Veach did outside of the first round of the 2022 draft. Three defensive backs (Bryan Cook in the second round, Joshua Williams in the fourth, and Jaylen Watson in the seventh) were difference-makers all season, and seventh-round running back Isiah Pacheco became the team’s bellcow back down the stretch. Also, second-round receiver Skyy Moore joined Pacheco with touchdowns in that Super Bowl victory over the Eagles.

First-round hits are nice, but it’s almost worse to miss in the first round than it is better to win there from an opportunity cost perspective. If you want to refresh your roster at a championship level, you had better get those picks right on the second and third day. Veach and his staff did that, and it was the difference that made all the difference in the end.

Moving to the 2023 NFL draft, we’ve selected one second- or third-day pick for every NFL team who could have a similar impact on their NFL roaters sooner than mater. Each of these players have reasons for their relatively low picks in line with their tape, stats, and talent, but these are the kinds of finds that can turn a team around over time.

How Twitter reacted to Colts drafting CB Darius Rush

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Colts drafting CB Darius Rush.

The Indianapolis Colts used Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft to add some serious depth to the defensive side of the ball, including the selection of cornerback Darius Rush.

The South Carolina product was selected in the fifth round of the draft, giving the Colts another intriguing player with upside to add some competition to the room.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the pick:

Introducing the Colts’ 2023 NFL draft class

Colts fans, here is your 2023 NFL draft class!

The Indianapolis Colts have concluded their selections in the 2023 NFL draft, and now we can sit back and look at the class in its entirety.

Looking to reset the organization, the Colts brought in a potential franchise quarterback in the form of Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick. After addressing some major needs on Day 2, the Colts added a ridiculous amount of depth with elite athletes across the roster.

In total, there were 12 selections overall—a record for general manager Chris Ballard. That broke the previous record during Ballard’s tenure from the 2018 class (11).

From the QB1 to their final pick in the seventh round, here is the 2023 draft class for the Colts: