Colts Draft Review

[BProland85]

Overall a very good draft imo from Ballard and his staff. I will say though I still worry about the depth of this OL as he didn't address that area as much as I would have liked, especially at OC and OG. 

 

That being said, a few of my favorite picks were WR Josh Downs mostly due to where we were able to get him, CB Darius Rush for the same reason, and obviously QB Anthony Richardson as I view him as potentially the best QB of this draft provided he went to the right situation. 

[RockThatBlue]

Too early to tell but on paper it looks good. 2 or 3 years from now we will know for sure. It does feel like Ballard went hard after needs and depth.

[stitches]

My Colts Draft Review:

 

 

 

[twfish]

2 minutes ago, stitches said:

My Colts Draft Review:

 

 

 

Saw that on Reddit and was dying  

[Nate!]

Will go down as a top ten draft class of all time.  CONSERVATIVELY!

[cdgacoltsfan]

4 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

Overall a very good draft imo from Ballard and his staff. I will say though I still worry about the depth of this OL as he didn't address that area as much as I would have liked, especially at OC and OG. 

 

That being said, a few of my favorite picks were WR Josh Downs mostly due to where we were able to get him, CB Darius Rush for the same reason, and obviously QB Anthony Richardson as I view him as potentially the best QB of this draft provided he went to the right situation. 

Agree... I'm worried about interior OL and Linebacker.

[GoColts8818]

This draft will be judged largely on how Richardson does.

[stitches]

3 minutes ago, twfish said:

Saw that on Reddit and was dying  

I know, right... it's brilliant  

[KB]

I like the talent we got, but not liking how iOL wasn't addressed. There was a run on them but still. Hopefully we're looking into free agents now.

[Pelt]

8 minutes ago, stitches said:

My Colts Draft Review:

 

 

 

That. Is. Perfect 

[twfish]

1 minute ago, stitches said:

I know, right... it's brilliant  

Get a lot of weird looks from casual fans and a lot of chuckles from die hards at games lol

[Pelt]

First three rounds I liked. Today, not so much...

[Indyfan4life]

More oline depth. 

[AKB]

man im so happy that we have a mobile QB now. 

[Yoshinator]

Loved this draft. Could be the best one since 2018 (and 2020 was great). The first two days were brilliant with Richardson, Brents and Downs, and the final day was good at filling depth and (rightfully) tripling up on the CB position.

 

This draft is an A- right now, if we add Risner on Monday and it was part of the plan, A+.

1 minute ago, Indyfan4life said:

More oline depth. 

OMG! I called it on the draft thread! This is beautiful! Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[stitches]

1 minute ago, Indyfan4life said:

More oline depth. 

NICE! He has a legitimate shot to not just get a roster spot but fight for starting spot too... 

[Yoshinator]

Just now, stitches said:

NICE! He has a legitimate shot to not just get a roster spot but fight for starting spot too... 

I told you we would attract G's lol!  

[buccolts]

2 minutes ago, AustinnKaine said:

man im so happy that we have a mobile QB now. 

Nothing at all.

[ChuggaBeer]

Thanks @BProland85for starting this thread.  I didn't watch any of the draft today. Had other things to do.   I really don't know most of theses guys.   I was hopping for Torrence at 35 and saw Brents was the pick.   I'd never heard of him.  I am not much for college football. 

 

Anyway.  I am looking forward to the different thoughts on this draft. 

 

I am still extremely happy we were able to get AR5.      And we don't have to hear about Levis anymore. 

[James]

It’s an A- for me right now. Just awesome.

 

But with the right UDFAs it could go to A or even A+.

[KB]

11 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said:

More oline depth. 

If he works out then slam dunk draft 

[DougDew]

The most positive thing for me was loading up on CBs in a deep CB draft.  3 of them is a nice haul, and maybe one can play S.  Ballard drafted 4 DBs total.

 

Next most positive is the OT in the 4th.  Looks like a copy cat of Raimann from last year. (Jake Witt fits that description too)  Athletic but needs to get stronger.  I would not be surprised if he gets some PT this season,,,OJT like Raimann.

 

Next best is AR.  Filled the QB need, but picking that kind of prospect at 4 is a reach for need.  Understandable, but a reach none the less.

 

The other picks looks like good values at positions of need.

 

No complaints.

[throwing BBZ]

Looks like a bunch of very nice prospects.

A vet guard or two will get shopped and we will have serious interest.

 Steichen/Richardson  =  10

[cdgacoltsfan]

28 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

Loved this draft. Could be the best one since 2018 (and 2020 was great). The first two days were brilliant with Richardson, Brents and Downs, and the final day was good at filling depth and (rightfully) tripling up on the CB position.

 

This draft is an A- right now, if we add Risner on Monday and it was part of the plan, A+.

OMG! I called it on the draft thread! This is beautiful! Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!

I love this draft too...love AR and really love Josh Downs...he's going to be special 

[cdgacoltsfan]

30 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

Loved this draft. Could be the best one since 2018 (and 2020 was great). The first two days were brilliant with Richardson, Brents and Downs, and the final day was good at filling depth and (rightfully) tripling up on the CB position.

 

This draft is an A- right now, if we add Risner on Monday and it was part of the plan, A+.

OMG! I called it on the draft thread! This is beautiful! Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Good. I'm worried about interior OL and linebacker.

[Hoose]

The draft was strong. But the decision not to draft a G or C was troubling. This was a HUGE need. You have to believe that a vet Guard is on their radar. Or better be. 

[cdgacoltsfan]

4 minutes ago, Hoose said:

The draft was strong. But the decision not to draft a G or C was troubling. This was a HUGE need. You have to believe that a vet Guard is on their radar. Or better be. 

No line backers either.

[King Colt]

It was said about Richardson, "There has never been another QB like him" referring to his measurables. That said, now they develop him and after a couple years or maybe even less he could be a real world shaker!

[tvturner]

Let's hope Julius Brents is our Richard Sherman

[wig]

36 minutes ago, Hoose said:

The draft was strong. But the decision not to draft a G or C was troubling. This was a HUGE need. You have to believe that a vet Guard is on their radar. Or better be. 

 

My thought is that they want to get one of these guys at RT and slide Smith inside

[Stephen]

32 minutes ago, King Colt said:

It was said about Richardson, "There has never been another QB like him" referring to his measurables. That said, now they develop him and after a couple years or maybe even less he could be a real world shaker!

Richardson is like Broly. Wild traits that if developed could make him the best

[Dobbinblitz]

Pro Football Focus Draft Grade for the Colts A+

[RollerColt]

1 hour ago, Stephen said:

Richardson is like Broly. Wild traits that if developed could make him the best

[hoosierhawk]

Was hoping for more help on the interior OL but may still pick up a decent IOL yet in FA. We have some bucks to spend and may get more if we cut MAC. TE room is now very crowded. 

[TaylorStillTruckedYou]

Overall this draft was amazing.  Probably put it up there as a top two for Ballard.  Have faith that we will add veteran depth to the G.  Add Griffin to the secondary, and this would be a complete homerun this off-season for us

[throwing BBZ]

2 hours ago, Hoose said:

The draft was strong. But the decision not to draft a G or C was troubling. This was a HUGE need. You have to believe that a vet Guard is on their radar. Or better be. 

 

Hmm! We are 3 deep at C and there is plenty of time to sign or trade for G help. I'm sure we have several candidates on our radar. Smith moving is a possibility.

[jbaron04]

3 hours ago, BProland85 said:

Overall a very good draft imo from Ballard and his staff. I will say though I still worry about the depth of this OL as he didn't address that area as much as I would have liked, especially at OC and OG. 

 

That being said, a few of my favorite picks were WR Josh Downs mostly due to where we were able to get him, CB Darius Rush for the same reason, and obviously QB Anthony Richardson as I view him as potentially the best QB of this draft provided he went to the right situation. 

I think the plan is to go thru draft get some players and get some vets on FA market at oline and corner for cheap 1 year deals. Vets know after the draft market is slimmer, when teams can fill positions with young cheap players so some decent depth will be Available for cheap

[jbaron04]

3 hours ago, stitches said:

My Colts Draft Review:

 

 

 

We might not be the best coached team , or have the best players but we sure are the most athletic lol 

[Yoshinator]

12 minutes ago, jbaron04 said:

We might not be the best coached team , or have the best players but we sure are the most athletic lol 

Yep. We have an identity, and that means something lol!

[Hark]

Really happy with the draft. Thought Richardson was a great pick, wanted Torrence at 35, but the trade backs and getting JB at 44 was great value. Still not sure how Josh Downs was still around in round 3, but that was a steal. Rush should be very good for us and Freeland could develop into a really nice player. While all that was great, getting Okiyor as a UDFA puts this draft over the top for me. Very well played by Ballard & Co. While it takes a couple years to truly evaluate a draft class, given the facts on the ground on April 29, 2023, the Colts org did a great job.