26 best available players for Colts on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

Heading into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, who are the best available prospects who could be of interest to the Indianapolis Colts ? After making two picks on Day 2, the Colts hold six selections on Saturday, including two in the fourth round after trading back in Round 2 with Pittsburgh. Taking into account position groups that could still be on GM Chris Ballard's radar, here are the top prospects still on the draft board, with help from CBS Sports .

Best available defensive ends on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft Adding more competition in an effort to give the pass rush an added boost should still be in play for the Colts, even with their free agency additions. Joshuah Josephs, Tennessee Anthony Lucas, USC Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State Mason Reiger, Wisconsin Best available linebackers on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft The Colts landed CJ Allen, but linebacker is a position where Ballard should be looking to double-dip. Kyle Louis, Pitt Jimmy Rolder, Michigan Keyshaun Elliot, Arizona State Jackson Kuwatch, Miami (OH) Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU Best available wide receivers on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft The Colts should still be adding competition for the WR3 role.

Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati Elijah Sarratt, Indiana Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech Kevin Coleman, Missouri Best available offensive linemen on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft Improving the depth at both tackle and guard should be a priority on Saturday. IOL Connor Lew, Auburn IOL Sam Hecht, Kansas State OT Travis Burke, Memphis IOL Alex Harkey, Oregon IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama OT Gavin Ortega, Weber State OT Jude Bowry, Boston College Best available running backs on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft Only DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley are on the roster behind Jonathan Taylor. More competition for the RB2 role could be beneficial.

Eli Heidenreich, Navy Kaytron Allen, Penn State Jonah Coleman, Washington Seth McGowan, Kentucky Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Top prospects available for Colts in Rounds 4-7