Ranking potential impact of Colts 8 draft picks during 2026 NFL season
Taking into account potential roles and opportunities as rookies, let's rank the level of impact that the Colts' eight draft picks could have in 2026.
After identifying roles for each of the Indianapolis Colts' eight draft picks, let's discuss the level of overall impact that each player could have this season. So from No. 8 to No.
1, let's rank the level of impact we expect each of these Colts ' rookies to have in 2026. 8. RB Seth McGowan McGowan will be competing with DJ Giddens for the RB2 role.
Given Giddens' experience, I'll give him the advantage for the time being, which would then make McGowan the third running back on the depth chart. T6. DE George Gumbs Jr.
and DE Caden Curry My guess is that both players see the bulk of their playing time come on special teams, and that is where their greatest impact will come from. 5. LB Bryce Boettcher Boettcher should have the opportunity to compete for snaps with Akeem Davis-Gaither, but in the early going, I will again defer to experience, expecting Davis-Gaither to be one of the starters at linebacker.