Colts draft grades Reacts survey results: Grading the full 2026 class

Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard speaks to the press in a pre-draft press conference Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Colts headquarters, the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. | Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Indianapolis Colts completed their 8-player rookie class this past extended weekend for the 2026 NFL Draft —and the Horseshoe faithful have weighed in. 51% of Colts fans gave Indianapolis a “B” grade, which seems pretty favorable given that their favorite team didn’t have a first round pick this year.

If given the option, I would probably ‘rounded up’ to a B+ myself. Still, the Colts were arguably able to get a projected borderline first round/early second round pick linebacker prospect when Indianapolis selected Georgia linebacker CJ Allen with the 53rd overall pick. Allen projects as an immediate ‘plug-and-play’ starter at linebacker for Indy to replenish what was an aged and depleted position.

He’s provides sideline-t0-sideline playmaking ability, and should be an upgrade from a speed and athleticism standpoint, while also being highly regarded for his overall leadership while with the Bulldogs. However, the Colts didn’t stop there, as Indianapolis selected a consecutive First-Team All-SEC defensive player just a round later, as the Horseshoe selected LSU safety A. J.

Haulcy with the 78th overall pick. Like Allen, Haulcy projects to be an immediate starter for Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s retooled defense. He has the ability to play in the box as a tone setting enforcer, while also being a ballhawk in coverage.