Projected 2026 salary cap hits for each pick in Colts' draft class
What is the projected salary cap hit in 2026 for each of the Colts' eight draft picks?
What are the projected salary cap hits for the Indianapolis Colts' eight draft picks during the 2026 NFL season? From one year to the next, rookie contract details can vary, specifically, how much of the contract is guaranteed or what the signing bonus looks like. But generally speaking, based on the round the player was taken and the specific selection, you can have a good idea of what the rookie deal will look like, with the previous year's draft guiding that projection.
So, with that, Over the Cap has projected the 2026 salary cap hit for all 257 draft picks. Projected salary cap hits for Colts 2026 draft class Pick 53: LB CJ Allen - $1. 673M Pick 78: S AJ Haulcy - $1.
294M Pick 113: OL Jalen Farmer - $1. 187M Pick 135: LB Bryce Boettcher - $1. 085M Pick 156: DE George Gumbs - $1.
012M Pick 214: DE Caden Curry - $937,543 Pick 237: RB Seth McGowan - $919,320 Pick 254: WR Deion Burks - $915,650 In total, the Colts' 2026 draft class will count $9. 027 million against the 2026 salary cap. However, that full amount won't be reflected in the Colts' available salary cap space.