The Indianapolis Colts didn’t make a selection in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft instead opting to make a trade with the Washington Redskins.
The trade netted them the No. 46 pick and a 2020 second-round pick. The Colts are now currently looking at three second-round picks and one third-round pick on Friday. They are subject to change as the No. 34 pick is open to be traded.
Regardless, we will go through each position of need for the Colts and identify the top available prospects on Day 2:
Wide Receiver
D.K. Metcalf: The athletic freak that crushed the combine fell to the second round. Colts would likely have to consider him at No. 34 if they want to get him. It isn’t likely, but he’s arguably the top receiver on the board.
A.J. Brown: Metcalf’s teammate, Brown would be a perfect fit for the Colts to work both in the slot and on the boundary. Like his teammate, Indy is likely needing to grab him with their first pick on the day.
Deebo Samuel: A technician in route runner, Samuel is explosive and exciting and could be a worthy successor to T.Y. Hilton while making an immediate impact in the slot.
Parris Campbell: One of the fastest prospects in the class, Campbell would work well as a horizontal target for the Colts. Taking him anywhere before the No. 59 pick is likely too rich.
Terry McLaurin: Campbell’s teammate at Ohio State, the Colts have plenty of interest in the deep threat and should be seriously considered as a target on Day 2 but likely not until the third round.
Emanuel Hall: A burner and a deep threat, Hall would be an exciting prospect to grab in the third round after averaging 23.5 yards per catch over the last two seasons at Mizzou.
Miles Boykin: Likely a third-round pick, Boykin would be the ideal target to mold. He’s a project and likely won’t start right away, but his ceiling is arguably the highest in the class.
Defensive Line
Charles Omenihu: The Texas product is exactly what the Colts are looking for. A lengthy edge rusher that has the versatility to kick inside with the potential to be a staple in the defensive front.
Zach Allen: It isn’t clear where the Colts would value Allen, but he could likely go as early as their No. 59 pick if they feel he’s a candidate to work on the edge and as a three-technique.
Renell Wren: A popular choice late in the second or in the third, Wren would be a nice fit to add some depth and talent to an interior defensive line room that could use some new faces.
Trysten Hill: An ideal fit for the attacking front for the Colts, Hill could be a target at No. 89 if he’s dispelled some maturity concerns.
Offensive Line
Jawaan Taylor: A projected first-round pick, Taylor fell to Day 2 but could be one of the first prospects taken off the board. It isn’t clear how far this slide could go.
Dalton Risner: One of the top tackles in the class, Ballard could be seriously considering him at No. 34 as a potential successor to Anthony Castonzo. He also has the ability to kick inside and play guard or center.
Cody Ford: Another surprise offensive lineman that fell to Day 2, it isn’t clear where teams view Ford. He can play both on the edge and inside, which could intrigue the Colts enough to use one of their early second-round picks.
Cornerback
Byron Murphy: One of the top cornerbacks in the class, Murphy would be an ideal fit for the Colts in the second round. He lacks length and long speed, but he plays sticky man coverage while having the potential to work very well in a heavy zone scheme.
Greedy Williams: There will be concerns about his physicality and run support, but Williams has all the traits and measurables to be a top cornerback in the NFL and one that could wind up being a steal.
Amani Oruwariye: A perfect match for the zone scheme, the Penn State product combines excellent size, speed, length, ball skills and closing speed to be a perfect match for Indy.
Justin Layne: Potentially a project, but Layne has arguably the highest ceiling in the class. He’s lengthy with great ball skills and strong press coverage ability. He’d be a solid pick during the second round.
Rock Ya-Sin: There was first-round talk for the Temple product, but he slid to the second day where some team is likely going to snatch him up early due to his size, frame and press coverage ability.
Julian Love: Though he may not “wow” teams that watch him, Love simply does everything right. He’s a solid pick later in the second round while projecting to be a perfect fit for the Colts’ zone-heavy defense.
EDGE
Chase Winovich: One of the top edge prospects for the Colts on Day 2, Winovich is in serious consideration for a second-round pick. He would likely go somewhere between Nos. 34 and 50.
Anthony Nelson: He could be available in Round 3, and if the Colts have yet to address the edge, he would be a stellar candidate to wrap up their Day 2 selections.
Jaylon Ferguson: Some have questions about his athleticism while others will point to the fact that he’s the NCAA sack king. It isn’t clear how the Colts value him, but he does project to be a 4-3 end.
Safety
Taylor Rapp: In what could be a strong fit next to Malik Hooker, Rapp is slated to go somewhat early during the second round. He’s limited range wise but has a chance to be a starter for a long time in the league.
Chauncey Gardner-Johson: Pairing CGJ with Hooker? That’s potentially a match made in heaven. He’s extremely versatile working all over the secondary with the potential to become the best safety out of this entire class.
Juan Thornhill: An impressive combination of size, speed and ball skills. Thornhill is athletic enough to hold his own in man coverage while projecting to be a strong fit for the Colts.
Amani Hooker: Though he has to work in a two-deep set, Hooker would be a nice fit for the Colts as a deep-half safety and one that can work close to the line of scrimmage. He can also work the robber role while featuring solid ball skills.
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