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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jets have edge, Browns get defensive in two-round projection

By Randy Gurzi

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 04: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 04: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

26. Indianapolis Colts: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

The Indianapolis Colts had one of the biggest turnarounds last season as they went from 1-5 to the playoffs and even won in the first round of the tournament. The biggest reason for their resurgence after the slow start was the return to health of quarterback Andrew Luck who was returning from a shoulder injury that kept him from throwing the ball for a year and a half.

Now with him back to full health, the Colts start to add more weapons. They did good patching together a receiving corps on the fly in 2018, but now put a little more work into the group as they add D.K. Metcalf. A breakout star early this season for Ole Miss, Metcalf suffered a season-ending neck injury, but will still be a day one pick as long as the medical checks are fine.

As for his play on the field, Metcalf is often called a freak — which is how Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports described him when calling him one of the best prospects in the nation.

"“Speaking of freaks, Metcalf is downright scary at around 6-4 and 225 pounds. I’m sure you’ve seen the picture of him with his shirt off by now. Nightmare fuel for cornerbacks. He’s raw as a receiver, and there are some easy drops on film. There are also amazing moments of elite explosiveness, downfield speed, and even ideal high-point skills.” — Trapasso, CBS Sports"

Putting Metcalf on the opposite side of T.Y. Hilton will give Luck two big-time playmakers as the Colts look to get back in control of the AFC South.

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