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• ‘Behind the Colts’ exposes fans to the 2025 draft class

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Go behind the curtain for a glimpse of the process. The media team for the Indianapolis Colts does some really good work. The videos they produce of game days, highlights, mic’d players, etc. is always top notch. Fans have come to expect a draft journey video, and this year’s didn’t disappoint. Seeing Chris Ballard and his team go through their processes ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Ashton Gillotte expected to be more impactful than most rookies

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, May 3 The latest Ranking NFL’s top 10 instant impact rookies for 2025: Travis Hunter, James Pearce Jr. high on list, RB No. 1 | CBS Sports 8. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Chiefs Gillotte is simply one of those defensive linemen that produces. He’s not a freakazoid athlete. He doesn’t have outstanding measura...2025
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• After the draft, Colts based activities hit a bit of a lull

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What does the Colts schedule look like in the near future? Seasons for all major sports are cyclical and hit periods of intense analysis and coverage followed by lulls in which writers, like yours truly, work to find topics and stories to share with the public. It is the nature of the beast. After the season, the Indianapolis Colts entered such a lull, b...2025
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• Colts fifth-round draft pick DJ Giddens adds situational value to complement Jonathan Taylor

Running back DJ Giddens #31 of the Kansas State Wildcats rushes for a 17-yard touchdown in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium — November 23, 2024 in Manhattan, Kansas. | Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images “The production that he’s had the last couple years there has been impressive to watch,” Steichen told reporters. “The vision, the co...2025
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What is your take on the Colts draft? Draft grades are a curious thing. On one hand, they are like points in “Whose Line is it Anyway”; they don’t matter. On the other hand, fans flock to websites seeking out their favorite team’s grade. Everyone wants their team to have the biggest steal or sleeper of the draft, and we all long for that coveted “A+”. Wit...2025
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• COLTS FILM ROOM: New TE Tyler Warren is everything the Indy offense is missing

Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images The second Tyler Warren declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, the Colts were immediately on the short list of teams that not just wanted—but desperately needed him. The second Tyler Warren declared for the 2025 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts were immediately on the short list of teams that not just wanted—but desperately needed—his talent in their offense. It’s ...2025
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• Colts fifth-round draft pick DJ Giddens adds situational value to complement Jonathan Taylor
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could be better, could be worse... According to ESPN longtime NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts earned a ‘B’ grade from their 2025 draft class—which was highlighted by first round pick and one of this year’s top tight ends Tyler Warren: Indianapolis Colts: B Top needs entering the draft: Tight end,...2025
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• What roles will JT Tuimoloau & Justin Walley have on the Colts Defense?

Photo by CFP/Getty Images The Colts selected a pair of defenders in defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and corner Justin Walley to add to new Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo’s unit. What roles could each of them fill in the short and long term of this defense? When a new Defensive Coordinator comes to a franchise, they often want to revamp the defensive personnel to have “their guys” on the te...2025
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• NFL Draft Day 3: what Colts fans should watch for

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Time to dig that trench, baby! The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly halfway through and the Indianapolis Colts have made three selections through three rounds. Those picks are: 14. Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State 44. JT Tuimoloau, Defensive End, Ohio State 80. Justin Walley, Cornerback, Minnesota The third day of the draft is typically where teams are built. ...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard comments on pair of defensive ‘Day 2’ picks

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts general manager Chris Ballard didn’t have a ton to say, but did cover each of his latest two picks on Day 2. After selecting prized Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in Round 1, the Indianapolis Colts got ‘defensive’ in Round 2, selecting Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (Pick #45) in Round 2 and Minnesota cornerback...2025
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• Colts draft Minnesota CB Justin Walley in third round to add depth to revamped defense

Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley (DB33) runs in the 40 yard dash during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Walley’s highlight reel features a momentum-shifting ballhawk who uses incredible instincts to visualize route concepts, anticipates short passes and sees plays develop milliseconds before it happens. Opposing quarterbacks produced just a 54.2 pa...2025
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• Who the Colts WON’T be targeting early

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Throughout the pre-draft process, fans are inundated with information on who teams might target in the Draft. Lets flip the script, which players DO NOT fit the Colts typical drafting patterns? Lets whittle down the draft boards early on with these players likely off or much lower on the Colts boards than consensus. Photo by Joe Robbins/Ic...2025
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• NFL.com lists Colts’ ‘five biggest roster needs’ before 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Colts still have some work to do as it relates to filling some starting spots and replenishing their depth collectively. Could it come through this week’s NFL Draft? According to NFL.com’s Dan Parr, the Indianapolis Colts’ five biggest roster needs ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft remain as follows: 14. Indianapolis Colts 8-9 · .457 Biggest needs: TE, O...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Haters will say it’s fake To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with this observation I s...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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"The Colts intend to have an "open" competition at quarterback between Anthony Richardson and a yet-to-be-determined offseason acquisition, general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday."

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"If you ask current Colts star linebacker Zaire Franklin, his general manager Chris Ballard will be sending everything ‘that’s not nailed down’ to trade up to get Harrison Jr."

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard says Jonathan Taylor's situation 'sucks' for team, fans and star RB"

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season"

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"Colts sign Frank Reich, Chris Ballard to multi-year extensions through 2026 season"

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard and Bucs coach Bruce Arians on Thursday said those protesting social injustice can't go back to being silent."

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"Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard just keeps putting more chips on his draft board"

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"McDaniels' agent also represents Colts GM Chris Ballard, which could be awkward now"

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"Colts hire Chris Ballard as general manager to replace fired Ryan Grigson"

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"Chris Ballard, Kansas City Chiefs Trent Kirchner, Seattle Seahawks Chris Grier, Miami Dolphins Brian Gaine, Houston Texans Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers Ballard would be the top choice for me—and hopefully special teams coordinator Dave Toub comes with him."

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"Barnes, who played alongside Iverson on the 2005-06 Philadelphia 76ers, told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard that he used to watch the 76ers superstar throw between $30,000 and $40,000 at the gentlemen's clubs whenever they went out: Allen was the first guy that showed me how NBA players spend money in strip clubs."

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"China, above any other country, has a torrid love affair with the future Hall of Famer, as Chris Ballard carefully detailed for Sports Illustrated in one of the best sports articles of 2014: As for Kobe, here in China he really is, as the sign reads, "forever young."

• ‘Behind the Colts’ exposes fans to the 2025 draft class
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• Arrowheadlines: Ashton Gillotte expected to be more impactful than most rookies
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• After the draft, Colts based activities hit a bit of a lull
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• Colts fifth-round draft pick DJ Giddens adds situational value to complement Jonathan Taylor
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?
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• COLTS FILM ROOM: New TE Tyler Warren is everything the Indy offense is missing
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• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. calls Colts among ‘biggest winners from Round 1’ after selecting TE Tyler Warren

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Colts came out ahead after a home run pick to begin their 2025 draft class! According to longtime ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., the Indianapolis Colts are among the league’s “biggest winners from Round 1” after selecting prized Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick: Indianapolis Colts The pick: Tyler Warren (No....2025
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class
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• Thoughts on the Colts’ 2025 Draft Class

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images On the aftermath on a pivotal draft for general manager Chris Ballard, let’s take a moment to analyze this class This has now turned into a series where right after the draft we take a moment to dissect the picks made and share the initial analysis. I did the same thing last year, you can check out the article here. The point made in that article remains ...2025
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• Will this draft class be enough to move the needle for the Colts

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Have the Colts done enough? Asking whether this draft will move the needle for the Indianapolis Colts is a difficult question and maybe even a bit unfair. Draft classes are always a mixed bag and while some do stand apart from the rest, it normally takes time and seasons worth of data to come to a conclusion. Some of the players drafted won’t even make i...2025
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?
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• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. calls Colts among ‘biggest winners from Round 1’ after selecting TE Tyler Warren
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• What roles will JT Tuimoloau & Justin Walley have on the Colts Defense?
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• Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft: Top Available Day 3 Fits

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Armed with four darts, the Colts enter day three with multiple strong fits remaining on the board. The Indianapolis Colts enter day three of the NFL Draft with four picks at their disposal: 4th-round (117), 5th-round (151), 6th-round (189), and 7th-round (232), After addressing the ever-elusive tight end position by selecting Penn State’s Tyl...2025
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• Colts select Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with 14th overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by CFP/Getty Images The Colts’ 2025 first round pick couldn’t have worked out any better in theory... The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft: Tyler Warren, you’re an Indianapolis Colt. pic.twitter.com/uOmf9Jz1Vs— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 25, 2025 It’s one of the rare instances where the consen...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Giants news, 4/22: Daboll downplays reported draft division, Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants reportedly remain split on Shedeur Sanders Brian Daboll downplays reported split over third overall pick Russell Wilson: QBs need ‘it factor’ to command a team, be successful Giants land 49ers QB Brock Purdy in a very bold pre-draft hypothetical Pro Football Network 7-round mock draft foll...2025
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• Colts need to pick a side in the draft and load up

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts need to establish an identity, and the draft is a good place to start. The Indianapolis Colts have an opportunity in front of them next week to carve out an identity for this franchise. As it currently stands, they are neither a defensive team nor an offensive team. Fans cannot point to one side of the ball and say, “that is w...2025
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• Colts make potential surprise pick in NFL.com next gen stats mock draft

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts get their potential right tackle of the future here, but is this actually the right play value-wise? According to NFL.com Next Gen Stats’ Mike Band, the Indianapolis Colts will make a potential surprise pick with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio state offensive tackle Josh Simmons: 14. Indianapo...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Ashton Gillotte expected to be more impactful than most rookies
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class
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• Thoughts on the Colts’ 2025 Draft Class
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• NFL Draft Day 3: what Colts fans should watch for
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• Colts draft Minnesota CB Justin Walley in third round to add depth to revamped defense
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• Final Colts’ Draft Thoughts

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images So, as we try to savor this week for as long as possible, here are my thoughts on the draft regarding the Colts. This is my favorite and least favorite week of the year. On one hand, the NFL Draft is so close and the excitement is at an all-time high. But on the other hand, once this week is over, we have nothing to talk about until ...2025
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• Giants news, 4/22: Daboll downplays reported draft division, Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, more headlines
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• Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s annual pre-draft press conference

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts’ longtime general manager rightfully didn’t reveal any aces in his sleeves ahead of this week’s NFL Draft, but there were some nuggets of useful information. Longtime Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke with members of the media in his annual pre-draft press conference ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft later t...2025
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• Colts’ free agency approach shows signs of going all-in for 2025 season

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ — January 13, 2025. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Last season, the Indianapolis Colts retained 82% of the active roster from 2023, which was by far the highest percentage in the NFL. The end result in 2024 featured a disappointing 8-9 record and...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season
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• Arrowheadlines: Make time before kickoff Thursday for 2 Chiefs documentaries

Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiefs headlines for Friday, September 1 The latest NFL Network to air Kansas City Chiefs double feature ahead of opener | FOX 4 The first feature is “America’s Game: 2022 Kansas City Chiefs” and will have in-depth interviews with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones to help tell the s...2023
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• Pre-Snap Reads 5/7: Are the Seahawks on the right path?
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Read! The question posed is maybe an overly simplistic one. At the same time, an important one: are the Seattle Seahawks on the right track? The draft has concluded. Free agency still lingers on. Rookie mini-camps will start soon. We’ve heard from the professionals. Now, let us hear from you! Leave your comments below. Seahawk...2023
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• After the draft, Colts based activities hit a bit of a lull
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• Will this draft class be enough to move the needle for the Colts
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard comments on pair of defensive ‘Day 2’ picks
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• Colts draft Minnesota CB Justin Walley in third round to add depth to revamped defense
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• Colts select Ohio State Edge Rusher JT Tuimoloau with No. 45 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by CFP/Getty Images Indianapolis adds defensive lineup help in Ohio State’s JT Tuimoloau. The Indianapolis Colts were in need of some help along the defensive line. They found it in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio State’s edge rusher, JT Tuimoloau. Tuimoloau is coming off his most productive year for the Buckeyes in 2024, recording 12.5 sacks, two forced fumble...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard on drafting Tyler Warren: ‘The last time I felt that good about a pick was Quenton Nelson’

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts clearly got their guy with the 14th overall pick—who surprisingly slid, and the rest will be history! Longtime Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated that after having prized Penn State Tyler Warren surprisingly fall into their laps with the 14th overall pick, that it’s the best he’s felt about callin...2025
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• Colts select Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with 14th overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
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• Colts sit tight and select best player available on draft board in Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) reacts after being named the offensive MVP for the game against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images “I’ve been in Indy before,” Warren said. “I like (Lucas Oil) Stadium a lot and kind of the area. Just the opportunity to have a chance to play in the NFL, and if it was her...2025
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• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. calls Colts among ‘biggest winners from Round 1’ after selecting TE Tyler Warren
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• Compton: Colts 2025 7-Round Mock Draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL Draft officially kicks off later today. It’s finally here. After months of scouting, speculation, and mocked scenarios, the NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 pm EST. Prior to free agency, the Indianapolis Colts had several needs to address. After a handful of uncharacteristic splashes from general manager Chris Ballard and company, ...2025
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• Albert Breer has heard Colts ‘linked to both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland’ ahead of this week’s NFL Draft

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts have a big receiving need at tight end and are heavily linked to the position’s top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class. According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been linked to both Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland just ahead of this week’s 2025 NFL D...2025
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• Colts make potential surprise pick in NFL.com next gen stats mock draft
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The yearly draft leak article is months away, but we can look at how we get there, now. Welcome to the first article in the series that gets us to the 2025 Chris Ballard NFL Draft Leak. An unofficial Indianapolis Colts annual tradition. Compiling the draft leak article is a labor of love but it’s a process I realized I could do a better job documenting. Normally I ju...2025
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Colts defensive captain normally leads by example, but he’s starting to speak up more out of much needed necessity. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner didn’t hold back regarding him and his defensive teammates’ much needed humility following a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw the Horseshoe fall short of the postseason—at least in ...2025
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