Round 2 | No. 44 | S Grant Delpit | Cleveland Browns
When Day 2 of the draft began, the Colts had their eyes on a pair of prospects and initially thought they would have to choose between the two. That would be wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and running back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts took the former at No. 34 and then had another selection 10 picks later.
But as the picks were coming in, the Colts grew in excitement as they wondered if Taylor would fall to them. It got to the point where Jim Irsay sparked encouragement to trade up for Taylor, which the Colts wound up doing—moving up three spots with the Browns while also giving away their fifth-round pick (No. 160).
The Browns took the safety out of LSU in Delpit. He’s a versatile prospect with range and a high ceiling if he can shore up his tackling technique.