Horseshoe Huddle

Colts Draft: 6 Potential Day-2 Picks to Keep an Eye On

These six players make too much sense for the Indianapolis Colts on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jake Arthur

Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers defensive back Max Melton (DB26) works out during the
Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers defensive back Max Melton (DB26) works out during the / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
In this story:


The 2024 NFL Draft is just under a month away as the Indianapolis Colts approach another important phase in this offseason. The team has hardly added outside help to a roster that finished 9-8 last season, so this upcoming draft class is bound to produce some early contributors to the team. 


The main debate surrounding the Colts at this moment is what the team should do with the 15th overall pick in the first round. Should they trade back? Should they trade up? Will a talented player fall to them? These questions have dominated the conversation up to this point in the offseason, so I wanted to take today’s piece in a different direction. 


In a world of mock draft simulators and endless big boards released on sites, fans become entrenched in players they like for months leading up to the draft. As a result, I tend to see the same names popping up for the Colts every day on social media. Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart and Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall have been popular round-two picks up to this point, and a handful of safety prospects appear to be the focus in round three.


In today’s piece, I dive into a few prospects that just feel like Colts players on day two of the draft. These are players that I’ve rarely seen mocked to the team by fans and media members, and I certainly think each one could be in play on day two of the 2024 draft for Indy. 

Max Melton, CB, Rutgers


I’m starting off a little light here with a player that does have some love in Colts circles. Melton is a special athlete at cornerback with fantastic length and movement skills. He dominated the Reese’s Senior Bowl this offseason, earning quite a bit of praise from media members in attendance during the week. 


The Colts’ current cornerback room is already quite young, but it’s a room that lacks top end speed. JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones are more short-area explosive players while Dallis Flowers is still a question mark returning from his achilles injury from last year. Adding a player like Melton would give the team a legit burner that can play inside and out and has the capability of turning and running with top receivers. 

Adding a player like Melton would still be far from fixing the problems in that room, but it would at least give the Colts another young, versatile playmaker to use on Sundays. 

Darius Robinson, DE/DT, Missouri


This pick would be a weird fit with the Colts' current depth at the position, but I’d never put it past Chris Ballard to draft a tweener DE/DT with a top-100 pick. The Colts already have DeForest Buckner, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Taven Bryan occupying the 3-Tech role, but all three players are slated to hit free agency after the season. Robinson would be an addition preparing for the potential departure of one or two of those guys after this year. 


Robinson had a fantastic senior season at Mizzou, racking up 14.0 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks for the Tigers. He carried that strong play over to the Senior Bowl, where he established himself as one of the best players at the event. His arm length is his best trait, but his play strength is eerily similar to that of Buckner and Arik Armstead types in the league.


Robinson is the ultimate Ballard pick in this draft, and I wouldn’t be shocked in the slightest if he pulled the trigger in round two on this lengthy pass rusher. 


What happens next for the Colts? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second and sign up for our free newsletter and get breaking Colts news delivered to your inbox daily!


Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State


Now, let’s get weird, my friends. The Colts have been linked to top tight end Brock Bowers quite a bit this draft season, but his being there at 15 overall is far from a lock. If Bowers doesn’t make it to the Colts’ selection, and the team still wants to add a tight end, the draft's options are pretty bare on day two. The lone team fit could be a player like Sinnott. 


Sinnott, a hybrid fullback/tight end, is an athletic mover who racked up 676 yards receiving and 6 touchdowns in a breakout senior season. He isn’t the best in-line blocker, but he excels out in space and cracking down on defenders from a backfield position. For a Colts team that likes to utilize sniffer tight ends and halfbacks, Sinnott could be the perfect hybrid type that Shane Steichen needs. 


Sinnott would surely get a lot of groans out of Colts fans on draft day, but his typing fits really well with the style of offense the Colts play. 

Beaux Limmer, IOL, Arkansas


The Colts’ offensive line bounced back in a major way last season and the team’s offense was able to be effective for most of the year as a result. The Colts need that trend to continue going forward, and they are approaching several big decisions in the 2025 offseason regarding the status of this group. Namely, the team has both Ryan Kelly and Will Fries entering free agency after this upcoming season. 


In order to prepare for the future, the Colts have to remain committed to investing in the offensive line. One player that makes a ton of sense in round three is Arkansas’ Beaux Limmer. A 40-game starter in his career with time spent at both guard and center, Limmer makes a ton of sense for this Colts team. He has the athletic upside to bet on and he has the experience/play strength to be a contributor early in his career. 


If the Colts have to make the tough decision to move on from Kelly and/or Fries in 2025, drafting and stashing a player like Limmer makes a ton of sense. 


Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State


Similarly to the interior offensive line, the Colts have quite a few decisions to make on the defensive line heading into the 2025 season. Odeyingbo is set to become a free agent, Samson Ebukam has an out in his contract, and Kwity Paye has the fifth-year option decision looming. The Colts could choose to restock the defensive end cupboard in this draft, and a player like Isaac fits everything Ballard loves off the edge. 

Isaac wasn’t a huge producer at Penn State, but he did manage a solid 7.5 sack season as a senior. He possesses excellent length and power in his hands combined with athletic upside that the Colts typically covet. If the Colts are looking to start over at edge, Isaac could serve as a solid developmental player with starter upside in the future. If they just want another capable rusher in the room, he could act as a rotational speed rusher with plus ability in the stunt game.


Regardless of the long-term plans at edge after this upcoming season, a player like Isaac fits a lot of what the Colts like at the position. 


Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina


The Colts want to add more dynamic speed to their offense this offseason. A lot of people tend to think this will come with their first or second round picks in the draft, with players like Xavier Worthy, Troy Franklin, or Adonai Mitchell being the target. Devontez Walker is another player that fits that mold that should go on day two of this draft as well.


Walker is a legit vertical burner with great size and explosion. He had some issues in college with ball tracking and consistency, but the NFL draft is all about potential. Walker has the potential to be a legit vertical slasher, and he should be available later than some of these other options if the Colts decide to go defense early. 


This would be a fairly disappointing addition to the offense compared to the top names in the class, but Walker would give the Colts that vertical juice they are looking for.


Learn more about these players and many, many more by pre-ordering the Indy Draft Guide!
Pre-order now with this special discount code DRAFTMAS!


Need your fill on daily Colts' content? Head over to the Locked On Colts' YouTube channel where Jake Arthur and Zach Hicks hit on all the major topics surrounding this team. Hit that subscribe button while you are there!


Follow Horseshoe Huddle on Facebook and X, and subscribe on YouTube for multiple Colts live-stream podcasts per week.

Published
Jake Arthur

JAKE ARTHUR

Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.