In this mock, I drafted defense early, then went with best fit / BPA approach. Mitchell helps solidify the CB room. Cooper is compared to The Maniac (that would be awesome if true). Jenkins for depth on DL. OC from Wisc to replace Kelly in a year or 2. I'm a fan of UofL Cardinals, so had to pick Guerendo. And Ford would replace MAC while on a rookie contract. What do you guys think?
15. Quinyon Mitchell, CB Toledo
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 195 lbs |RAS: 9.84
Strengths
- Can click and close and undercut passes in an instant with his elite recovery speed
- Proven ball-hawk with six interceptions and 37 pass breakups over past two years
- Energized short-area mover with torrid foot speed and effervescent corrective twitch
- Adept processor in off-man and zone, who can instantly trigger on route breaks
- Has the frame, targeted physicality, agility, and fluidity to dictate reps in press-man
- Has the versatility to play the boundary or the slot in man, off-man, or zone coverage
Weaknesses
- Doesn’t quite have elite fluidity and sink when bending to close ground on hitches
- Can be baited into making premature hip transitions by nuanced WRs at stems
- Relatively inexperienced in press-man, and can improve upper-lower synergy
- Can keep shoring up his tackling form as a support defender
51. Edgerrin Cooper, LB Texas A&M
Height: 6 - 2 |Weight: 230 lbs |RAS: 9.34
Linebackers who naturally, and consistently, make plays, are impossible to replicate. They can run a 4.7 40-yard dash and still be valuable because they process information at lightning speed and are innate playmakers. Edgerrin Cooper is that player, but with outstanding athleticism and length. That length allows him to wrangle ball carriers with an incredibly high hit rate. He knifes through blockers and consistently makes plays around the line of scrimmage, while also providing a bump as a pass rusher. Dalton Miller
82. Kris Jenkins, DT Michigan
Height: 6 - 2 |Weight: 299 lbs |RAS: 8.92
Being the son of a former NFL All-Pro, it’s no surprise that Jenkins has some of the most enthralling tools in the class. He’s an incredibly explosive athlete off the snap, both laterally and vertically, and has suffocating strength at the point of attack.
Going further, with his burst, twitch, and mass, Jenkins can levy impressive amounts of power into his attacks, and as he trends up with his hand usage and energy efficiency, it’s exciting to think about the potential that remains unearthed.
-Ian Cummings
103. Jermaine Burton, WR Alabama
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 196 lbs |RAS: 9.54
117. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S Texas Tech
Height: 5 - 10 |Weight: 197 lbs |RAS: 8.87
151. Tanor Bortolini, OC Wisconsin
Height: 6 - 4 |Weight: 303 lbs |RAS: 9.79
158. Javion Cohen, OG Miami (FL)
Height: 6 - 4 |Weight: 324 lbs |RAS: N/A
202. Isaac Guerendo, RB Louisville
Height: 6 - 0 |Weight: 221 lbs |RAS: 9.98
219. Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE Minnesota
Height: 6 - 6 |Weight: 260 lbs |RAS: 7.58
I've seen talk in Colts forums (not just this one) that says the Colts need to stack talent and not just picks. So this mock addresses that strategy. Traded back a few times to get 6 picks in the top 85. Opinions?
26. Adonai Mitchell, WR Texas
54. Trey Benson, RB Florida State
56. Ruke Orhorhoro, DT Clemson
57. Payton Wilson, LB NC State
82. Max Melton, CB Rutgers
85. Will Shipley, RB Clemson
234. Prince Pines, OG Tulane
2025 DAL 6th
Didn't realize I had drafted 2 RBs until done, so, probably wouldn't have done that. But Shipley was the best talent available at that pick. And he is a great receiving RB, which could've helped vs Texans in the last game.