Horseshoe Heroes

The Indianapolis Colts are sitting at 5-5 and are in the midst of the playoff hunt in the AFC, but scouts are already thinking about the future. What could that mean for general manager Chris Ballard and Indianapolis? Heading into 2024, it's clear that the Colts are not as desperate in many positions as they were heading into 2023. For one, they have their franchise QB after drafting Anthony Richardson, a weapon in the receiver room with Josh Downs, and some key younger pieces that just need to get on the field. Is this a retool draft or is Ballard going to continue building depth through the draft? Maybe it's a mixture of both. Maybe the Colts won't even have Chris Ballard in 2024 if they part ways after the 2023 season. The ladder is less-likely considering even without Anthony Richardson, the Colts are sitting at .500 and have a chance at a playoff run. Before the NFL Combine, College Pro Days, and even the end of the NFL and college football seasons, let's look at what the first three rounds could turn up in the draft for Indianapolis.