Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft & Team Needs

The Colts enter the 2025 NFL Draft still searching for clarity at quarterback, banking on Anthony Richardson's upside while hedging with the addition of Daniel Jones. With glaring defensive issues and a few offensive holes to plug, Indianapolis is positioned to address multiple needs with its six selections.

Indianapolis Colts

The debate for the Colts’ coaching staff this year is whether Anthony Richardson can be a winning quarterback in the NFL and stay healthy for a full season. Daniel Jones's signing provides insurance and gives Indianapolis a second quarterback with a running profile.

Shane Steichen has a 17-17 record after two seasons with Indy, and he has hitched his pony to Richardson by drafting him in 2024 with the fourth round overall selection.

The Colts’ offensive line allowed 32 sacks on 513 pass attempts last year. Their quarterbacks had 20 touchdowns but 19 interceptions. They finished eighth in rushing yards (2,331) with 20 scores on the ground.

Starting Offense:

QB Anthony Richardson

RB Jonathan Taylor

WR Michael Pittman

WR Josh Downs

TE Will Mallory

Indianapolis has four viable wide receivers with a top-tier running back. They could use an upgrade with a pass-catching tight end. Their offensive line needs a right guard and potentially another option at center.

On defense, the Colts ranked in the bottom 25% in points (415 – 28th and 427 – 25th) and yards allowed over the past two seasons. They had 36 sacks in 2024, and quarterbacks completed 69.4% of their passes, with 27 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Offenses had 531 rushing attempts (the second-most). Ball carries gained 4.2 yards per rush, with 2,241 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Indy's defensive line is a blend of youth and veterans, but it could use a defensive tackle with pass-rushing talent. They must also draft a strong sideline linebacker.

Indianapolis Colts 2025 NFL Draft Picks

Round 1: 14th

Round 2: 45th

Round 3: 80th

Round 4: 117th

Round 5: 151st

Round 6: 189th

Round 7: 232nd

Jihaad Campbell is the second-ranked linebacker in this year’s draft class and fits one of the Colts' needs. He’ll upgrade this run defense while needing to learn to mold his pass-rushing talent into a 4-3 system.

Jihaad Campbell does a lot well in coverage. Does a lot of communicating pre and post snap and pass.

On this play, he relates to #3 and when he breaks outside, he trails #2 vertical pic.twitter.com/KUY7LZ38UE
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) April 8, 2025

In the second round, Indianapolis should be looking at DT T.J. Sanders. He projects better as a hold-your-ground run stopper than a disrupter in the pass rush.