Colts projected to gain 2 extra picks in 2027 Draft
With the April 27th deadline passing, teams can now sign players without affecting the compensatory pick formula. What picks are the Colts projected to gain in 2027?
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 24: Former Indianapolis Colts player Pat Mcafee announces a pick during Round Three of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images The over-month long period of the offseason where signings factor into the compensatory pick formula has came and went. After the April 27th deadline, all signings going forward in the offseason have no bearing on the compensatory picks a team receives.
Teams that lose more compensatory Free Agents than they acquire are eligible to receive compensatory picks the following draft, albeit no team can receive more than 4 compensatory picks. Compensatory picks are awarded between Round 3 to 7 at the end of each round. The picks awarded are based on a formula that measures average salary per year (APY), snap counts, and postseason awards.
The Colts are now able to sign free agents without the signing having an impact on the compensatory pick formula. EDGE is obviously the biggest need after the draft. Guys like Joey Bosa, Jadeveon Clowney, Cam Jordan, and AJ Epenesa remain unsigned.
We’ll see if a move is made. — Andrew Moore (@AndrewMooreNFL) April 27, 2026 The Colts have had the following moves count toward the compensatory pick formula: Key Free Agent Losses DE Kwity Paye: $16 million APY OT Braden Smith: $10 million APY S Nick Cross: $6. 5 million APY DT Neville Gallimore $5m APY Key Free Agent Additions DE Arden Key: $8 million APY DE Michael Clemons: $5.