The Indianapolis Colts are just over a week away from the start of free agency, but some of the focus is still on the ever-important first-round selection in the 2020 NFL draft.
Free agency will certainly play a part in the way the Colts go about their draft approach, but they are likely looking at a trio of positions at No. 13. They could go with a quarterback, a wide receiver or a defensive tackle.
In the latest three-round mock draft from Josh Edwards of CBS Sports, the Colts took wide receiver Jerry Jeudy as a way to add more weapons for quarterback Philip Rivers, who was a projected signing in this scenario.
The marriage of Indianapolis and Philip Rivers is a poorly kept secret at this point. If he does end up there, their focus should be adding another dynamic wide receiver to pair with T.Y. Hilton. The offense was a one-trick pony last year when Hilton was absent.
Jeudy would be a fantastic addition to the Colts wide receiver room and one that desperately needs some revamping. Jeudy is a special talent. With his route-running ability, separation and change of direction, Jeudy would be a nice fit for the Colts as T.Y. Hilton’s successor.
Further in the mock draft, the Colts have three more picks. Here’s how they wound up:
- No. 34 | Jacob Eason | QB | Washington
- No. 44 | Jordan Elliott | DT | Missouri
- No. 75 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Arizona State
This is an offensively-minded mock for the Colts. They get a great duo of wide receivers, a project with a rocket arm at quarterback and a potentially penetrating defensive tackle in Elliott.
Having Jeudy and Aiyuk to go with Hilton, Parris Campbell, Zach Pascal and a potential free-agent wide receiver would make the room look much better entering the offseason.
Free agency will have a lot to do with their draft approach, but the possibilities are endless at this point.
