INDIANAPOLIS – We know trading back is a very real possibility.
But the Colts could also hold their ground and make three selections on Day Two: Round 2-34, Round 2-44, Round 3-75.
What does a Day Two Mock Draft recap look like for the Colts after Thursday’s Round One?
Wilson on Delpit: The Colts need to add another playmaker in the secondary, and Delpit has the size and coverage ability to be that guy.
Wilson on Mims: The Colts draft a speedy, springy wideout in Mims who can make the circus grab in traffic.
Wilson on Lewis: If healthy, Lewis could be the steal of the draft because of his length, athletic gifts, and polished hand work.
Hasnon on Higgins: Higgins has a large catch radius, high-points the football well and wins as a vertical receiver. He ended his collegiate career tied with DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins for the most receiving touchdowns (27) in Clemson history.
Hanson on Eason: Eason has started in two of the past four seasons—2016 at Georgia and 2019 at Washington—as he transferred from Georgia after 2017. Eason has prototypical size and elite arm strength, but he has struggled under pressure. Eason would have an adjustment year as he learns behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett, both of whom are free agents in 2021.
Schofield on Mims: The Indianapolis Colts had the night off on Thursday, having traded out of the 13th overall spot with the San Francisco 49ers. While we may learn that they attempted to get into the first round, either their inability to do so, or the fact they simply decided to sit tight, pays off. They add Denzel Mims, the talented vertical threat from Baylor who has turned in one of the best pre-draft processes of recent history. Mims shined down in Mobile during the Senior Bowl week, and then performed extremely well at the Combine. He will give Philip Rivers another weapon in the downfield passing game.
Schofield on Johnson: Having addressed the offensive side of the football by adding Denzel Mims, the Indianapolis Colts now turn to their defense. They could potentially add at the safety position, and both Jeremy Chinn and Kyle Duggar, along with Ashtyn Davis, are intriguing options. Instead they slide to the cornerback spot, and add Jaylon Johnson from Utah. Johnson is a heady CB who thrives playing in off-coverage situations, and might project very well to a zone-heavy defense. The Colts mix up their defensive coverages a ton, and someone with his trait set is an ideal fit.
Bowen’s Analysis: With Day One come and gone, and Jordan Love in Green Bay, more variety is being slotted to the Colts. The biggest takeaway from me in what the pundits have for the Colts on Day Two is the lack of trench players. Only 1 (Alabama DE-Terrell Lewis) offensive or defensive linemen over the 12 selections. I can’t see Chris Ballard going down that road, especially when you look at the glaring need along the depth of the offensive line. Now, trading back is a very, very real possibility. That’s especially true when you look at the cluster of names at wide receiver, and the still long-term need that is sitting at the quarterback position. That’s where moving back on Friday, for a 2021 draft pick, makes sense.
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