Son of former All-Pro LB headlines Colts' picks in 3-round mock draft

In a three-round 2026 NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network , the Indianapolis Colts prioritized defense with their two selections. It's been an active free agency period for GM Chris Ballard, which includes making nine outside signings, re-signing several of the Colts ' own free agents, along with trading away Zaire Franklin and Michael Pittman. However, there are still three big items remaining on Ballard's offseason to-do list.

Ballard will have to tackle those needs while being short on draft capital. The Colts have a modest seven selections in this year's draft, with only two picks coming in the top 100. Let's take a closer look at who Ian Cummings has Indianapolis selecting in his latest mock.

Pick 47: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri What's the need? Depth is needed, and more competition for playing time is needed. You name it, the Colts need it at linebacker.

This is a position where Ballard should be double-dipping in the NFL draft. What Cummings had to say: "Run defense is becoming more and more valuable amidst the new two-high evolution, and Josiah Trotter is one of the best run-defending LBs in the class with his instincts, explosion, and take-on ability. " Pick 78: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State What's the need?