Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft Picks 2020: Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Andrew Luck's sudden retirement drastically altered the Indianapolis Colts' 2019 season outlook. While the team got off to a 5-2 start behind quarterback Jacoby Brissett, it struggled throughout the second half of the season and failed to qualify for the postseason. Indianapolis finished the year 7-9 and 3rd in the AFC South. 

In 2019 NFL draft, the Colts did not have a first-round pick, but did have three second-round selections. With their first three picks, they drafted cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, defensive end Ben Banogu and wide receiver Parris Campbell. In the third round, Indianapolis took linebacker Bobby Okereke. Between rounds four and seven Indianapolis had a half-dozen selections, and chose safety Khari Willis, safety Marvell Tell III, linebacker E.J. Speed, defensive end Gerri Green, offensive tackle Jackson Barton and guard Javon Patterson. 

According to The MMQB's AFC South team needs, the Colts could juice additional pass rush depth and finding a more talent at the cornerback position could also be a draft priority. On offense, Indianapolis doesn't have a ton of needs, but wide receiver could another position to find depth. 

The Colts don't have a first-round pick entering draft night, but they will pick No. 34 overall. A full list of Indianapolis' picks will be updated below as the draft progresses. 

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Round 2, Pick 2 (No. 34 overall): Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

Andy Benoit's analysis: After a mostly unsuccessful one-year stint with free agent Devin Funchess last season, the Colts are taking another stab at a long-bodied perimeter target. Pittman gives them a nice stylistic complement to explosive movable chess piece T.Y. Hilton, who likely now will play full-time in the slot in three-receiver sets. (Hilton has seen plenty of action here in recent years already; fourth-year pro Zach Pascal is likely to continue getting opportunities as the other outside receiver.) Philip Rivers has thrown to big targets throughout his career: Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd, etc. Pittman is a good stylistic fit. Grade: A-

Round 2, No. 41 overall: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

Andy Benoit's analysis: NFL Films’s Greg Cosell has described Taylor as an Ezekiel Elliott level of runner. Taylor weighs 225, runs a 4.39 in the 40 and is both efficient and explosive working downhill. He does not offer Elliott’s receiving prowess, but the Colts already have Nyheim Hines to handle their third down duties. Taylor may have just been too much value for the Colts not to pursue early in the second round, but also consider this: Marlon Mack is scheduled for free agency after this season. Colts head coach Frank Reich comes from the Eagles, a franchise that has prioritized having running backs on cheap rookie deals. If Mack departs in 2021, the Colts now have a ready-made starter in Taylor at an affordable rate for the next three years—maybe four, if Taylor performs really well. (And that’s not to say Taylor can’t contribute immediately in 2020.) At that point, the Colts could repeat the cycle all over again, drafting Taylor’s replacement and letting Taylor leave. Because the one blemish on the stud runner: He already has the tread of 926 carries from his time at Wisconsin. Grade: B+

Round 3, No. 85 overall: Julian Blackmon, S, Utah

Andy Benoit's analysis: Indy’s depth at safety is sound with George Odum operating behind strong safety Khari Willis and free safety Malik Hooker, but considering how much three-safety dime personnel coordinator Matt Eberflus employs, it’s important to be four-deep at this position. Grade: B

Round 4, No. 122 overall: Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Round 5, No. 149 overall: Danny Pinter, G, Ball State

Round 6, No. 193 overall: Rob Windsor, DT, Penn State

Round 6, No. 211 overall: Isaiah Rodgers, DB, Massachusetts

Round 6, No. 212 overall: Dezmon Patmon, WR, Washington State

Round 6, No. 213 overall: Jordan Glasgow, LB, Michigan

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