The Colts have a clear need at quarterback, with an owner and general manager who are motivated to get it right. This pick just feels like a good gamble for Indianapolis. Analysis: "Even if teams are concerned about Bryce Young's size, he won't fall far. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner doesn't have a big frame, which some NFL scouts will downgrade him for because there aren't many starting quarterbacks under 200 pounds. He showed in the College Football Playoff that he can make defenses pay for playing man coverage by running for big gains. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 35 overall): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia Selection (No. Butch Dill/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Bryce Young is a complete outlier from a size perspective and would be somewhat off-type for Ballard, but Young's instincts, vision and accuracy as a passer are the traits worth betting on at the position. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. But I've seen Chris Ballard bet on traits and prototypes before, and I'd bet the Colts will love this kid's toughness. 1 overall, trade up with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Analysis: "Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. It is a deep 2023 class at the position and Ohio State's C.J. If you can put those aside, Levis has the tools to warrant the Colts' selection. Levis is big (6-3, 232) and possesses all the physical tools to be a great NFL QB. A presumptive top-five pick will allow the Indianapolis Colts to kickstart their rebuild in 2023, but how many 2023 NFL Draft picks do they have total? The Indianapolis Colts ' dismal 32-31 loss to the Houston Texans clinches a top 5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Stroud was on the losing end of both his starts against Michigan and in a 2023College Football Playoff semifinal against Georgia but he was spectacular in that final game, passing for348 yards and four TDs against an awesome Bulldogs defense. See where the edge rusher position ranks in the 2023 NFL Draft class. With the Texans sitting at second overall, however, the Colts will have to pay a hefty price. 4 overall): C.J. They also have a third-rounder, granted to them after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. ", Expert: James Broback, Pro Football Network. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) hands the ball off to Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) during an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. And then if he doesn't play well, 'Why did you take that guy?' ", Analysis: "The Texans' loss is the Colts' gain, as the franchise finally lands some quarterback stability in the Heisman trophy winner. 1 overall selection. Should the Colts win that battle, they could take a chance on the diminutive passer from Alabama. 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "Keeping this selection from last week. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. All Rights Reserved. Most recent mock draft update: 2/23/2023. ", Selection (No. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Now onto Mr. Young, and his addition to a Colts team that has tried and failed to address the quarterback position ever since Andrew Luck's shocking retirement. Chicago would stay high enough in the draft order to grab one of the elite defenders in this class, and Indy would be able to jump a division rival that also needs a QB (with at least an additional first-round pick and second-round pick going to the Bears, and likely more). Instead, they move up to No. 35 overall): Anton Harrison, T, Oklahoma Selection (No. Our opponents are set! All Rights Reserved. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? 4 overall, the Colts become aggressive and trade up to secure Young at No. ", Analysis: _"If I had to pick a team most likely to trade up to No. But Steichen is in Indy for the long haul and he grabs a QB with a ton of upside to build around. The NFL announced in August that the Miami Dolphins will forfeit their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick following an investigation into whether the team violated league. ", Selection (No. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. In this scenario, they could take Young, a quick processor with an elite feel for the pocket and how to move around and locate his target. While there have been well-voiced concerns about Bryce Young's size, his poise, professionalism, and leadership scream "face of the franchise." He'll be be a perfect fit in Indianapolis for a team that has been playing musical chairs at the quarterback position since the retirement of Andrew Luck. But will Chicago want to move that far down when a lesser move is available? In 2021, Stroud completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. After months of 2023 NFL mock drafts having the Houston Texans with the first selection, a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts dropped them down to No. MORE: Top 10 Quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. ", Selection (No. 2 overall, trade with Chicago Bears via Houston Texans): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, Analysis: "Chicago continues to build its stockpile of draft capital by moving down, and Indianapolis finally invests in a rookie quarterback after getting burned by the expensive Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan experiments over the past two years. "It's the fourth pick of the draft. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez is looking like a first-round pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL draft. His poise stands out above every quarterback in this class, and it gives him time to stay patient and let his routes develop. 4 overall): C.J. Analysis: "When the Bears traded up one spot from No. 2023 NFL mock draft: Quarterback trade-ups bring intrigue 1. The Colts do not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the first selection they own is the 47th overall pick. Young's improvisation and poise are his greatest strengths. Matthew Hinton/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. In large part, those picks are evenly distributed from round to round. Plus, if play under pressure is a point of emphasis for Colts general manager Chris Ballard, Levis' 58.1 passing grade under pressure beats out Stroud's 46.2. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. ", Selection (No. Trading up to the . And if they go get themselves a young offensive coach, it'd make sense to put their trust in that coach to develop Levis, who, even after five years in college, is still a bit of a ball of clay developmentally (in large part because of the lack of year-to-year consistency in the coaches he's worked with). 1 overall, trade with Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. Don't they have to draft a signal-caller here (if they don't trade up to get their preferred guy)? Get acquainted with a few names in the third installment of the Colts 2022 NFL Mock Draft Roundup, which comes in the wake of the NFL Combine. ", Expert: James Fragoza, Pro Football Network, Analysis: "With his recent top-five hype, Will Levis' unique food habits have fallen off the radar. 80 overall): Luke Wypler, iOL, Ohio State, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Round 4 added. In this scenario, let's say they don't and Indianapolis has to stay put. The NFL Playoffs have reached the conference championship round, leaving just four teams remaining in the tournament. 35 overall): Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU, Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. 4 overall): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Selection (No. Young has concerns about his size, but he checks off just about every other box a quarterback needs. You'll get plenty of oohs and ah's from the crowd based on his natural abilities, and at best, he's the franchise's savior. Mock Draft Monday Gallery: January 23, 2023. 35 overall): Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M Selection (No. Analysis: "There is no telling what the Colts could do in this draft. But we already have plenty of mock drafts to scroll through before that process begins in earnest. While that should be Bryce Young or C.J. Texans: Bryce Young (via mock trade with Bears) Position: Quarterback School: Alabama What Kiper. Where Do Colts Pick in 2023 NFL Draft? ", Analysis: "Indianapolis trades up from No. The Chicago Bears can be the biggest winners of the 2023 NFL Draft . However, that's just a slight edge on the Colts, who are given +275 odds, or an implied 26.7%. This pick just feels like a good gamble for Indianapolis. How many picks do they have in the 2023 NFL Draft, and what might they be able to do with this ammunition? Here's our first look at who various experts predict the Colts will take in the 2023 NFL Draft: Selection (No. 42 and 73 on Day 2. Who are some players NFL Draft experts think the team could consider with those picks? 35 overall): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Selection (No. The Colts have seven picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Nos. Although they have the draft capital to add impact players with four picks in the top 100, the Eagles have . Note: The Bengals are not projected to have any compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. 18, 101st and 237th selections in the 2022 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for . As of now, the Indianapolis Colts have eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. 5 spot in the 2023 NFL Draft with Monday Night's 20-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Stroud, in this scenario. Colts GM Chris Ballard, who was previously a scout in Chicago, is very familiar with Bears GM Ryan Poles the two worked together for four years in the Chiefs' front office. Above the shoulders, he's a big winner: Levis had a 4.0 high school GPA, graduated college in three years with a finance degree and was slated to compete his Master's degree in business in December with another 4.0. We earned that," Ballard said. C.J. The Colts head coach is scheduled to speak at 2:30pm. Stroud will be a great fit with new head coach Shane Steichen in Indy. ", Analysis: "The Colts have the feel of a team that will favor more traditional QB prospects over an undersized signal-caller like Bryce Young. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. ", Selection (No. ", Analysis: "After its 2022 crash and burn, time for this organization to reset under center with youth rather than continuing to play musical chairs with fading veterans. NFL Mock Draft 2023: There's a new No. Colts trade their 2023 first round pick (fourth overall) and 2024 first round pick. Stroud doesn't have a single eye-popping trait, but he checks a lot of the boxes with ease. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Here's a look at which players were mocked to the Colts the most with those selections over the last few months. ", Selection (No. 1 overall." With Georgia's Jalen Carter going to the Bears at No. Presented by Colts 2023 NFL Mock Draft Monday: Feb. 27, Pre-NFL Combine Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft,. ", Analysis: "There is no obvious No. He'll be be a perfect fit in Indianapolis for a team that has been playing musical chairs at the quarterback position since the retirement of Andrew Luck. The availability of quarterbacks depends on what happens ahead of the Colts, but Bryce Young, C.J. ", Selection (No. ", Analysis: "Young's ability to set his feet and secure his balance (his platform) ranks in the top 15 percent in my 10-season sample, helping to explain his accuracy and adding context to what the eyeball test tells us. Colts GM Chris Ballard, who was previously a scout in Chicago, is very familiar with Bears GM Ryan Poles the two worked together for four years in the Chiefs' front office. In this scenario, the Colts can trade up with the Bears to leapfrog the divisional rival Texans to obtain the quarterback they want in this class. With that fourth overall pick, the Bears land a dominant edge rusher Anderson, who fills one of the. 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . Analysis: "Picking fourth in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft, the Indianapolis Colts simply have to pull the trigger on a quarterback. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis could all be in play. Indianapolis lost 10 of their 11 final games to end the regular season. ", Selection (No. _, Selection (No. The Colts have had six different Week 1 starting quarterbacks since the 2017 season, so it's time to find a young, long-term guy the team can build around for years to come. ", Selection (No. Stroud, has declared for the 2023. 80 overall): Rashad Torrence, S, Florida. Per a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have already received interest in the No. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete), American offensive lineman Tyler Steen of Alabama (54) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) warms up before their NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. While the Colts' focus right now remains on hiring a head coach, draft evaluation season is quickly approaching. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Selection (No. Jay LaPrete/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 79 overall): Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M. 1 overall pick traits. 1 Overall Pick Odds. The Chicago Bears have the No. The. Before all the action gets started at Lucas Oil Stadium, here's an early look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out (draft order and projected compensatory picks via Tankathon):. 80 overall): Josh Proctor, S, Ohio State, Expert: Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football, Analysis: _"The Colts need to find a permanent solution at quarterback, rather than play musical chairs at the position. 9 overall pick in 2023, according to Tankathon. Colts 2023 NFL Mock Draft Monday: Jan. 23 Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back for 2023 this week. Next update: Every week. ", Analysis: "The Colts' reward for an absolute QB mess between Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger in the final abbreviated season under Frank Reich is being bad enough to get in position to stop recycling veteran QBs. Levis' 72.9% adjusted completion percentage was also significantly higher than Stroud's 50.0%. Get acquainted with a few names in the latest installment of our Mock Draft Roundup, which comes as free agency and college pro days wind down. Be prepared for the ad nauseum debate about the merits of Levis and Ohio State's C.J. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Panthers saddled with another odd pick in latest NFL.com mock draft. Mock Draft Monday, our weekly roundup of experts' predictions for who the Colts will take in the NFL Draft, is back a week after the Colts named Shane Steichen head coach. 1 overall." Stroud stands tall in the pocket, throwing darts but also displaying nice touch when needed. The Indianapolis Colts hold the No. Expect more moving and shaking prior to the first round. ", Analysis: "With new head coach Shane Steichen in tow, Indianapolis trades up to No. 4 min read Check it out below. Secure the best seats & best benefits for next season, and be there live for exciting matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more of the NFL's best opponents. ", Expert: Bleacher Report Scouting Department, Analysis: "The Colts get the most complete quarterback in the class. 4 overall to select C.J. That debate will likely come down to Kentucky's Will Levis or Ohio State's C.J. It worked out well the other two times: Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. (AP Photo/Phil Sears), Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith (58) plays against Connecticut in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Let's slide into our latest 2023 NFL mock draft, projecting picks 1-31 with trades before the NFL Combine shakes things up. Who are some players experts think the Colts will target with that pick, plus in the third and fourth rounds? NFL Draft Guide 2023. Paul Sancya/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 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