Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, who do the Indianapolis Colts have in mind this year?
The Colts finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record and a 16th-ranked record. However, they won’t be drafting the 16th pick in the first round.
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The Colts traded first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 to New York to acquire cornerback Sauce Gardner from the Jets.
So, according to Tankathon, the Colts will have their first second-round pick in April, with the 47th overall pick.
The Colts currently have a total of five 2026 draft picks. In addition to trading away their first-round pick, general manager Chris Ballard also traded the Colts’ sixth-round pick as part of the deal that brought Mekhi Blackmon from Minnesota.
Now, the Colts are expected to receive two compensatory picks in the sixth and seventh rounds. That would bring the Colts’ total selection to seven.
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According to Over the Cap, these picks will be awarded to the Colts since EJ Speed ​​and Joe Flacco left in free agency last offseason.
However, the NFL has not yet officially announced these compensatory draft picks.
NFL.com lists quarterback, linebacker, defensive lineman and offensive tackle as the Colts’ biggest offseason needs.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: How many picks do the Indianapolis Colts have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
