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Indianapolis Colts: 5 Targets in 2018 NFL Draft after trading down

By Cody Williams

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: North Carolina State defensive lineman Bradley Chubb (DL28) runs in the 40 dash drill at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: North Carolina State defensive lineman Bradley Chubb (DL28) runs in the 40 dash drill at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

5. Trade Down Again

Though this isn’t a “target” per se, it’s a move that would make a lot of sense for the Colts. According to the reports surrounding the trade with the Jets to move down already, there were a number of teams attempting to move up and deal with Indianapolis. In return, Ballard and the Indianapolis front office were clearly looking to just acquire the most draft capital possible.

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They did a good job in doing so. Though they only had to move down three picks in the first round from their initial spot at third overall, they also were able to land two additional second-round picks, giving them now four selections in the top 50. For a team devoid of talent throughout many spots on the roster as the Colts are, that’s pivotal for this franchise moving forward.

Why stop there, however? Teams like the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals are still almost surely going to be trying to get into the top 10 to try and land a quarterback for the future in this draft. Given where the Colts are sitting, it would benefit them to try and deal with those teams to see if they can move down to No. 12 or 16 and also land more early-round capital in the process.

Imagine the Colts being able to trade with Buffalo for Nos. 12, 21 and 53 overall. That would net Indianapolis six picks in the first 53 selections. In a relatively deep draft class with a roster that has needs all around, that would be huge for the organization being able to take the next step.

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