The Indianapolis Colts made some noise on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL draft and now shift their focus to the final four rounds on Saturday. After adding some explosiveness to the offense, Indy will now be tasked with four selections on Day 3.
There are so many prospects the Colts could target on Day 3, but there are some that stand out above the rest when it comes to value and upside in the final four rounds. After the first two days of the draft, there are a handful of sleepers to target on Saturday.
Here are six sleepers the Colts should target on Day 3 of the draft:
Hakeem Adeniji | OT | Kansas
The Colts used two of their three picks on Day 2 on the offensive side of the ball. While they came at the skill positions, the Colts have to be looking at a high-upside prospect at offensive tackle. Adeniji checks that box resoundingly and would be a wonderful addition to the offensive line on Day 3.
A team captain at Kansas, Adeniji moves well and his athleticism would fit right in with the Colts offensive line. He isn’t a pure power blocker but has the upside to thrive in a zone-base scheme. He started 48 straight games for Kansas at left tackle and has the movement skills, high football IQ and high character that the Colts love in Day 3 picks.
Derrek Tuszka | EDGE | North Dakota State
Where Tuszka would fit for the Colts is a good question. Some have him as a better fit for an odd front while others believe he has the upside to be scheme versatile. Regardless, the Colts could do much worse than grabbing this extremely athletic prospect, whose bend around the corner and burst off the snap are very intriguing on Day 3.
The Colts wouldn’t need Tuszka to be an every-down edge defender just yet. He can develop his skills while being a bendy fireball from the edge in sub-packages. Hitting that coveted 6.87 in the three-cone, Tuszka pops as a pass rusher to take chance on at any point during the Day 3 selections and would be a very intriguing addition to the defensive line.
Jacob Breeland | TE | Oregon
Certainly, a player to keep an eye on later on Day 3. The Colts have had contact with Breeland during the pre-draft process and even though they brought in Trey Burton to work as a move tight end, Breeland has plenty of upside to eventually fill that role and would come pretty cheap later in the draft.
Some might even expect Breeland to go undrafted, which would simply help the Colts even more. Breeland was enjoying a breakout season during his senior campaign before tearing his ACL, which has truly plummeted his draft stock. He’s a strong athlete at the position and has upside to succeed with the Colts because of his pass-catching qualities.
Khalid Kareem | EDGE | Notre Dame
If the Colts want an edge-setter with some upside as a pass rusher to replace Jabaal Sheard, Kareem is their prospect. He may not be the athlete that Julian Okwara is off the edge, but Kareem has the size and power to be a strong side defensive end in an even front. At 6-foot-3 and 268 pounds, Kareem has the size to be a base end while his 34.38-inch arms prove he has the length to be a strong prospect at the position.
Kareem also checks the box as being a senior and a team captain, two traits the Colts hold dearly when it comes to drafting. This is especially true when they target edge rushers. He has a high football IQ and wins with power and length. Kareem would be a strong selection at any point during the draft for the Colts.
Donovan Peoples-Jones | WR | Michigan
The Colts already added to the wide receiver room with the selection of Michael Pittman Jr. but with their immense desire to make the offense more explosive, Peoples-Jones has to be on their radar to some degree. Arguably the most explosive and athletic wide receiver in this class, Peoples-Jones is a freak when it comes to the measurable. But his lack of production gives teams pause.
While that is more a product of his environment at Michigan, Peoples-Jones has to work on the nuances of gaining separation. The said, he is gifted athletically and would be one of the highest-upside picks in the draft while being able to compete for a complementary role in the offense.
Reggie Robinson II | CB | Tulsa
The Colts are likely to add a young talent to the cornerback room at some point during the final day of the draft, and Robinson should be high on that list of targets. He passes the eye test when it comes to his size (6’0, 205), speed (4.44) and length (31.5″) while also proving to have an aggressive mentality going after the ball.
Those traits right there are enough to get Chris Ballard excited about making Robinson a Day 3 pick and given that he wouldn’t have to start right away means they can develop his instincts as a cornerback. His willingness to get dirty against the run also helps his stock. Robinson would be a strong fit for the Colts on Day 3.
