Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire recently went through and picked every team’s best sleeper pick from the 2024 NFL draft. For the Colts, he chose wide receiver Anthony Gould, who Indianapolis took at the front end of the fifth round. Here is what Farrar had to say about the selection: “At 5′ 8⅜” and 174 pounds, Gould tested very well at the scouting combine, and that all shows up on tape. Gould will be a slot guy at the next level, and he’ll amplify his place in the position with some nasty foot fakes at the line, and impressive vertical speed. And while he has some juice as a return man, Genera ..read more

With their first of three selections in the fifth round, the Indianapolis Colts continued to bolster their wide receiver room – as well as their return game – by selecting Oregon States’ Anthony Gould. It’s no secret that a top priority for the Colts this offseason was adding more playmaking to their team. And while the focus was doing so on the offensive side of the ball, following the draft it was mentioned that bringing big play ability to the kick and punt return units was a priority as well–something Gould can certainly do. Here is a look at five things to know about Gould and what he br ..read more

Roster construction is a 365-day-a-year job in the NFL, so even with the draft behind us, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Colts’ GM Chris Ballard is done making tweaks. However, after making nine draft picks and reportedly signing eight undrafted free agents, the Colts’ 91-man roster for the summer is pretty well set. After going through the offensive side of the ball, it’s now time to dive into the defense. The Colts have a well-established front seven, investing heavily into the defensive front this offseason, but questions remain on the back end. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown ..read more

Without question, it is way too early to be putting together a 53-man roster prediction for the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming season. However, with both free agency and the draft behind us, and the Colts’ 90-man roster pretty well set, we are going to give it a go anyways. Throughout free agency, the theme for the Colts was continuity, as they prioritized re-signing or extending many of their own players rather than bringing in outside additions. In the draft, the Colts would address two of their biggest needs at edge rusher and receiver, along with continuing to build some long-term stability ..read more

Following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft, PFF went through all three days and named their biggest draft steals. On Day 2, the Colts’ selection of Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell made t To determine which prospects were considered “steals,” PFF compared where they were selected in the draft to where that prospect was ranked on their big board. Here is what PFF had to say about the Colts selecting Mitchell: “A popular late-first-round option for teams looking for a high-ceiling receiver, Mitchell ultimately came off the board at No. 52. Mitchell is an easy mover with a great rele ..read more

Following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft, PFF went through all three days and named their biggest draft steals. On Day 1, the Colts selection of UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu made the list. To determine which prospects were considered “steals,” PFF compared where they were selected in the draft to where that prospect was ranked on their big board. Here is what PFF had to say about the Colts selecting Latu: “Latu captured five of nine top spots in PFF’s key grading facets among eligible EDGE defenders and earned an elite 94.3 pass-rush grade this past season. “The medical concerns clearly ..read more

The Indianapolis Colts used back-to-back picks on the offensive line in this year’s draft, trading up in the third round to select Matt Goncalves from Pittsburgh and then selecting Wisconsin interior lineman Tanor Bortolini in the fourth round. The Colts are returning all five starters from what was one of the better offensive line units in football last season–ranking in the top 10 in both yards per carry and pressure rate allowed. However, the addition of Bortolini provides added depth in the short-term along with options in the long-term when it comes to the construction of this position g ..read more

Roster construction is a 365-day-a-year job in the NFL, so even with the draft behind us, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Colts’ GM Chris Ballard is done making tweaks. However, after making nine draft picks, and reportedly signing eight undrafted free agents, the Colts’ 91-man roster for the summer is pretty well set. So, beginning with the offensive side of the ball, how does the Colts’ offense stack up? With Anthony Richardson back healthy and now in Year 2 of the Shane Steichen offense, a big jump for this unit should be the expectation. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of the o ..read more

The Indianapolis Colts jumped up the draft board a few spots in the third round to select Pittsburgh offensive tackle Matt Goncalves at 79th overall. Although the offensive line wasn’t the most pressing need for the 2024 season, with the Colts returning all five starters from a unit that was among the best in the NFL last season, the addition of Goncalves bolsters their depth up front in the short-term and gives them options and flexibility – something that every team wants – in the long-term. Here is a look at five things to know about Goncalves and why the Colts had to have him ..read more

The 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was certainly a memorable one kicking off with a chaotic first round that featured an historic run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and offensive tackles, along with trades galore and some surprising picks. While it’s far too early to evaluate these draft classes in full — considering they haven’t yet along played an NFL game — there’s been plenty of reaction to these 2024 rookie classes. There were several teams that were clear winners while others had some questionable moves that garnered early criticism. But we truly won’t know who won or lost this ..read more