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Colts’ 2023 draft class ranked near bottom by CBS Sports

CBS Sports ranked the Colts’ 2023 draft class near the bottom of the league.

The Indianapolis Colts came out of the 2023 NFL draft with their biggest haul of the Chris Ballard era, which included several high-potential players at positions of need.

While there is still much promise surrounding the class, the 12-player draft haul didn’t have as big of an impact due to the amount of injuries that hit the group of rookies.

That is largely why CBS Sports had the Colts at No. 25 in their ranking of the 2023 draft classes across the league.

Year 1 hits: WR Josh Downs

Downs was a spark underneath for Gardner Minshew with 68 snags for 771 yards with two scores. JuJu Brents was average at his very best at corner, and fifth-round tight end Will Mallory turned in 18 receptions for 202 yards. Other than that, the Colts did not get much impact from the rest of their huge, 12-pick class. Of course Anthony Richardson waits to return from an early-season shoulder injury.

When it was all said and done, the Colts wound up selecting 12 players in the 2023 draft. Before they entered the regular season, three of those selections suffered season-ending injuries.

Safety Daniel Scott tore his ACL in OTAs, offensive tackle Jake Witt suffered a hip injury that placed him on season-ending injured reserve in August and edge rusher Titus Leo suffered an undisclosed knee injury that forced him to spend the entire season on the injured reserve list at the time of roster cuts.

Then, running back Evan Hull suffered a knee injury in Week 1 that knocked him out for the remainder of the season. Cornerback Julius Brents missed the entire spring workouts due to wrist surgery and didn’t make his season debut until Week 3 due to a hamstring injury.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson missed 1.5 games due to a concussion and then suffered the season-ending shoulder injury while Josh Downs picked up a knee injury halfway through the season that clearly limited his play during the second half.

It was a tough break to see so many rookies deal with injuries, especially given how vital it is for Day 3 picks to get their careers off to hot starts.

Regardless, it will be an important season for the majority of the class in Year 2 as they all look to prove these injuries won’t hinder their development.

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Colts’ 2023 rookie review: CB Julius Brents

Reviewing the rookie season for Colts CB Julius Brents.

The Indianapolis Colts rookie class from the 2023 season had plenty of ups and downs throughout what was an encouraging campaign from the organization as a whole.

With their first season now behind them, it’s time to take a quick look back at how they performed and where they may be headed in the future. In our rookie review series, we’ll be taking a look at each 2023 draft pick currently still with the team.

We started this series reviewing the rookie season for quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Now, it’s time to review the rookie season for cornerback Julius Brents, who was selected with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Colts’ report card: Grading the 2023 rookie class

Handing out some grades for the Colts’ 2023 rookie class.

The Indianapolis Colts added a ton of young talent in the 2023 NFL draft, selecting a franchise-record 12 selections.

2023 was a mixed bag for this rookie class as it showed promise but injuries limited a number of picks’ impact in year one.

Here, we are going to discuss the Colts rookies who played and contributed to the team in 2023.

Colts’ top needs entering 2024 offseason

Taking a look at the top needs for the Colts entering the 2024 offseason.

With the 2023 season officially over for the Indianapolis Colts, they are officially in offseason mode.

As 2024 begins, Indianapolis will look to add to its roster and strengthen some perceived weaknesses through free agency, trades and the NFL draft.

With that being said, here are some of the top needs for Indianapolis moving forward:

Colts’ Julius Brents ruled out with hamstring injury vs. Texans

Julius Brents won’t return due to a hamstring injury.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Julius Brents suffered a hamstring injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Houston Texans.

On the opening play of the second half, Brents was in coverage on a 23-yard completion to Nico Collins. The rookie immediately came up limping and was taken to the locker room.

It wasn’t long before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

With Brents out and Chris Lammons (ankle) inactive, the Colts will lean on Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore II as the starting cornerbacks while Darell Baker Jr. will see more snaps.

Stock up, stock down as Colts enter Week 18

Stock report for the Colts’ going into Week 18.

The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) came away with a 23-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) in Week 17, giving themselves a chance to make the playoffs if they’re victorious during the regular-season finale.

Though the Colts held the lead from the opening drive of the game, there were a few moments in which the Raiders appeared to be mounting a comeback. However, Indy was able to hold onto the lead despite not scoring a touchdown in the second half.

Now, it’s time to take a look at whose stock was impacted from the team’s largest loss of the season.

When taking stock of a player’s performance, it’s best to be fluid. A player’s stock will fall and rise throughout the season so none of this is set in stone. However, it is important to take note of the narratives and storylines taking place as the campaign progresses.

A player’s stock can be impacted by factors such as their performance or the type of snaps they receive during the games.

Here’s a look at the stock report for the Colts following the Week 17 win:

Studs and duds from Colts’ 23-20 win over Raiders

Taking a look at the studs and duds from the Week 17 win.

The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) defeated the Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) to continue their playoff push.

The Colts jumped out to a 7-0 lead early and never relinquished that lead throughout the entire game. The Raiders pulled within three points, but they ultimately failed to recover a last-second onside kick.

Here’s a look at the studs and duds from the Week 17 win:

Colts vs. Steelers: Final injury report for Week 15

Here is the final injury report for the Colts and Steelers in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) released their final injury reports Thursday ahead of the Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 15:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • CB Julius Brents will play for the first time since injuring his quad in Week 7.
  • RT Braden Smith will miss his second consecutive game and seventh game of the season.
  • RB Jonathan Taylor will miss his third consecutive game after undergoing thumb surgery.
  • LBs Segun Olubi is trending in the wrong direction after failing to practice Thursday. His status is truly up in the air.
  • LB E.J. Speed will return to the starting lineup after missing last week due to a knee injury.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Steelers in Week 15:

The Colts and Steelers are set to kick off Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Colts vs. Steelers: Updated injury report for Week 15

Here’s the updated injury report for the Colts and Steelers in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) released their updated injury reports Wednesday ahead of the Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Colts in Week 15:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • The Colts returned to practice Wednesday after starting the short week with a walkthrough.
  • CB Julius Brents appears to be on track to return after logging two full practices for the first time since suffering his quad injury in Week 7.
  • RT Braden Smith and RB Jonathan Taylor don’t seem likely to play this week unless they log a practice Thursday.
  • LBs Segun Olubi and Zaire Franklin are new additions to the injury report this week.
  • The Colts will release their final injury report with designations Thursday.

Here’s a look at the updated injury report for the Steelers in Week 15:

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Colts vs. Steelers: Initial injury report for Week 15

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s injury report for the Colts and Steelers.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) released their initial injury reports Tuesday ahead of the Week 15 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here’s a look at the initial injury report for the Colts in Week 15:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • The Colts held a walkthrough Tuesday so participation levels are estimations.
  • CB Julius Brents was listed as a full participant for the first time since injuring his quad in Week 7.
  • RT Braden Smith and RB Jonathan Taylor are the only players to start the week as DNPs.
  • After being inactive in Week 14, it seems LB E.J. Speed could make his return this week.

Here’s a look at the initial injury report for the Steelers in Week 15:

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