The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 NFL draft with a surplus of needs. Some positions stood out more than others, such as off-ball linebacker and defensive end, but other openings at strong safety and wide receiver remained despite adding veterans to those rooms in free agency. To make matters worse, the Colts entered NFL Draft weekend without a first-round pick after trading it away to the New York Jets as part of a blockbuster haul for star cornerback Sauce Gardner. As a result, the Colts were left with seven draft picks across rounds 2-7, with just two being Day 2 (rounds 2-3) selections. The Colts were one of six teams that entered the NFL Draft without a first-round pick, and one of eight that entered Day 2 (rounds 2-3) having not made a first-round selection. Due to this, the Colts were seen as one of the most likely contenders to trade back from one of their two Day 2 picks.…