Indianapolis Colts: 7-Round 2019 mock draft after Divisional Round loss

Round 3: Michael Jackson, CB, Miami (FL)

Coming into the 2018 season, I had tremendous concerns about the Colts secondary, specifically in regards to their cornerbacks. Those worries aren’t entirely quelled at this point, but they are lesser after the way Eberflus had them play this past season. Still, they need more bodies and talent there and Michael Jackson provides that.

Though the former Hurricane has his deficiencies in terms of his long speed and fluidity when covering down field, but his ability to jam and cover at the line and in zone coverage is no doubt something that makes him an attractive prospect. What’s more, there is upside that his downfield coverage skills can develop, making him well worth a third-rounder for the Colts.

Round 4 (Pick 1): Te’Von Coney, LB, Notre Dame

The emergence of Darius Leonard as a rookie has severely lessened the need at linebacker for the Colts, but don’t think that the need for more depth at the position isn’t there. Thus, they take a guy in Notre Dame’s Te’Von Coney that can play rotationally early in his career but has upside to develop further. That development will come in regards to his pass protection as he’s a beast against the run now. Either way, he’s a piece that Indy can use right away and with hope for more in the future.

Round 4 (Pick 2): Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan

Look back at what we said about the Colts corners in regards to Jackson and the same applies with this selection. However, Sean Bunting is much more of a project than Jackson is, but he may have just as much upside. The Central Michigan product is already adept in zone right now, but needs to develop physically and with his footwork in man coverage. The tools are there for that to happen and, with what Eberflus has shown to this point, he could be a flier that pays off big for Indianapolis.