Colts upgrade at linebacker in latest Mel Kiper Jr. Mock Draft
The Colts address arguably their biggest roster deficiency in this latest mainstream NFL Mock Draft.
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 11: Anthony Hill Jr. #0 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after a tackle in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl on October 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
(subscription), the Indianapolis Colts will select Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with the 47th overall pick (2nd round) in his latest 2-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft : 47. Indianapolis Colts Anthony Hill Jr.
, LB, Texas With no first-round pick this year, the Colts should be watching the linebacker board very carefully. They signed Akeem Davis-Gaither, but they don’t really have another viable starter at the position. Hill was getting top-10 buzz last summer, but he’s firmly in the Day 2 mix now after an uneven season.
He can cover a lot of ground at the second level and ran a 4. 51 at the combine at 238 pounds. But he also has upside as a pass rusher, and there’s a chance he plays on the edge in the pros.