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5 best remaining WR’s according to PFF WR ADONAI MITCHELL, TEXAS. Mitchell's fluidity and size make him a tough matchup for anyone, especially in the red zone. ... WR TROY FRANKLIN, OREGON. ... WR LADD MCCONKEY, GEORGIA. ... WR KEON COLEMAN, FLORIDA STATE. ... WR ROMAN WILSON, MICHIGAN.

Latu: in 2022. He ranked first in the FBS in total pressures (55) and pressure percentage (19.1%), and his 10.5 sacks ranked ninth. He was just as good in 2023. During the regular season, he ranked first in pressure percentage (20.1%) and pressures (56) and was fourth in sacks (13). He had a midseason stretch of 5.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss over three games. More reason to believe this was an excellent pick.

Yeah, I am glad the production is there to back up the physical tools. The position is brutal to fill effectively so I am glad the Colts jumped on it. i was surprised by the lack of team communication with the player. Especially,with some of the medical concerns It seemed like half the organization was involved with interviewing Bowers. It was almost like they never expected him to be an option and were shocked he still was available when they picked.

Apparently, that was the latest the first defensive player went off the board in an NFL draft.

Could very well be. Thomas is still there - if he checks out with teams attitude wise - he will be gone quickly on Friday.

Latu is a good start to the draft. The position is just too hard to fill. The opportunity presented itself and I am glad the Colts acted on it. I cannot even recall when the first defensive player went off the board that late - Fortunate for the Colts.

Roman Wilson is tough 4.39 WR who had an excellent senior bowl week. Might be a good 3rd rounder for the colts

I agree he will find a good player at 46 or acquire extra picks and find good players. That has been his MO. But at this point if there is first round talent that has slipped into the 2nd round at an area of need I prefer Ballard get aggressive and move up for that player. Colts need difference makers IMHO.

Ballard does not usually move up or down the draft, or acquire additional picks until rounds 2 through 4. They actually have all their own picks this year which has not been the case the past few drafts.

Ok Chris.. Move up and get Dejean he will be an impact safety for the next decade.

Safety - definitely. Very good football player. Well worth moving up in the draft for as long as you do not expect him to be CB1

Cooper - please unless they are able to move up for Dejean.

A special phone call for Laiatu Latu BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Laiatu Latu was just moments into his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts when he got a call from Colts owner Jim Irsay right on the draft stage. “I was on the phone for like a good five minutes,” Latu said, “but then they were rushing me to get off the stage but I wanted to talk to him.” Latu said Irsay couldn’t wait to get him in the team facilities to train, especially alongside edge rusher Kwity Paye. The Colts drafted Paye, a Michigan product, in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Daniel Jerimiah on Latu: “Latu has ideal size, quickness and instincts for the position. As a pass rusher, he can win with his quick get-off or a variety of hand moves. He has an excellent feel for when offensive tackles overset or underset and adjusts accordingly. He doesn’t have elite speed or power, but he wins with technique, bend and savvy. He can corner well at the top of his rush and is an outstanding finisher. Against the run, he’s been inconsistent when it comes to setting the edge. He’s shown the ability to shoot his hands, leverage blockers and hold the point of attack. However, there are other times his pad level is too high and he gets controlled. His effort is outstanding to chase, against both run and pass. Latu did have serious medical issues while at the University of Washington. Overall, Latu is the most skilled pass rusher in this class and should have an immediate impact at the next level.”

Had their pick of their best defensive player on their board - just crazy at #15