When any NFL team navigates the draft without a first round pick, it always presents a challenge since the top-rated prospects rest in that region. However, despite the Indianapolis Colts facing this exact situation, they still came away with eight new picks at positions of massive need, even securing two starters with linebacker CJ Allen (53rd) and safety A.J. Haulcy (78th). In short, general manager Chris Ballard did the best possible job. This is reflected in Matt Verderame's rankings of the AFC draft class hauls. Verderame placed Indianapolis at seventh with a B, even stating that, despite not having a first-round pick, the Colts 'snagged plenty of talent.' "The Colts needed to nail this draft despite not having a first-round pick as a result of the Sauce Gardner trade. This offseason, Indianapolis watched as right tackle Braden Smith, linebacker Zaire Franklin, receiver Michael Pittman Jr.…