With the start of the second round trending well with only a handful of edge rushers and linebackers snatched up in the first 14 picks, the Colts have opted to drop back six spots, falling from the 47th overall pick to No.

Colts GM Chris Ballard wants more draft picks ... but he also wanted CJ Allen. The Colts took a risk, added a pick and got their linebacker

The Indianapolis Colts had eight draft picks in this extended weekend’s 2026 NFL Draft. With no first round draft pick as a result of last year’s trade deadline Sauce Gardner blockbuster deal, the Colts weren’t initially slated to pick until the 47th overall pick in Round 2.

The Indianapolis Colts prioritized their edge-rush room with depth and key talent during the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. While they didn't go this route as early as some thought, it could be an indicator that Chris Ballard liked what Indianapolis came into the draft with already.

The Colts went after a defensive player with their first pick on Day 2, checking off a position that general manager Chris Ballard loves to draft early and often. Indianapolis selected Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloa with the No.

The Indianapolis Colts are currently slated to make their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 47th overall pick (Round 2) and then have the 78th overall pick (Round 3). Day 2 of the NFL Draft officially kicks off on Friday evening at 7 PM EST and can be watched on ABC,

After a brief wait, the Indianapolis Colts addressed their defense in the second round of Friday’s NFL Draft. The Colts traded back from No. 47 to No. 53 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and selected Georgia linebacker C.

Colts GM Chris Ballard has often traded back to add picks in the NFL draft. Why he didn't do it in the first three rounds this year