Colts get through 'run on linebackers,' address top need in mock draft
The Colts made it through a Day 2 "run on linebackers" and address their top need in a two-round mock draft.
A final 2026 NFL mock draft from Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo has the Indianapolis Colts making a much-needed addition to the linebacker position. After Melo completed his final first-round mock, he put together a separate Round 2 mock draft as well, giving us the opportunity to see who he believes the Colts could select. With that 47th pick, the Colts picked Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.
-- a popular pick for Indianapolis in many mocks. Of note for the Colts, Melo says "expect a run on linebackers" in the second round. "Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.
is long, athletic, and rangy, checking preferred boxes for Colts GM Chris Ballard," wrote Melo. Hill Jr. has played nearly 2,000 defensive snaps over the last three seasons.
During that span, he has generated 60 quarterback pressures and logged 227 total tackles, according to PFF . In coverage, he's allowed 8. 3 yards per reception with three interceptions and two pass breakups.