Colts prioritize wide receiver in final 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
In a final 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the Colts prioritize wide receiver early on over their needs on defense.
Chad Reuter of NFL. com has put out his final 2026 NFL mock draft, and it's a full seven-rounder. So who did the Indianapolis Colts end up selecting?
When it was all said and done, Reuter addressed the Colts' pressing needs -- although he may have done so in a bit of a roundabout way. Let's dive into Reuter's final mock. Pick 47: De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss Stribling fits the mold of what Chris Ballard looks for in a wide receiver.
He is a very experienced player. During the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Stribling eclipsed the 800-yard mark and has been able to generate chunk plays, averaging almost 16 yards per catch over that span, which includes averaging an impressive 7. 0 yards after the catch.
Pick 78: Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt Addressing linebacker on Day 2 feels like a must for the Colts. Louis has been very effective as a blitzer, recording 50 pressures over the last two seasons. In coverage, he's logged five pass breakups and six interceptions the last two years, while holding pass catchers to 8.