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ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas Despite what Bill Tobin’s mailman will tell you, Kiper Jr. has been at this NFL Draft game for a long time for a reason. The ESPN NFL Draft coverage figurehead has the Colts taking Anthony Hill Jr. in Round 2 to shore up the Colts beleaguered […]
Colts Draft Primer: When does Indy pick first, pick, and where to watch this year’s NFL Draft?
The Indianapolis Colts do not currently have a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh, which ‘Day 1’ officially kicks off tonight at 8 PM EST and can be viewed on NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, as well as streamed on NFL+, Disney+, DirecTV, ESPN Unlimited, and YouTubeTV among other streaming […]
Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense)
Link to offensive player rankings Edge Rushers 1. David BaileyBailey is the best pure pass rusher in this class. The speed and explosiveness off the edge are elite, and he consistently wins with burst in a way no one else in the group can match. He is not as complete as some of the other […]
The Colts must draft microwave ready rookies
The Indianapolis Colts are running late. They don’t have time to gather ingredients, preheat the oven, and let something bake. This is a franchise that feels it can win now. Whether you agree, bringing back Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce shows they feel last year’s meltdown was more of a supernatural disaster than a foreboding […]
NFL insider predicts Anthony Richardson gets traded to the Steelers
The Colts enter the NFL Draft with a pair of players officially on the trade block: longtime veteran nickel Corner Kenny Moore II and their 2023-2024 Week 1 QB starter Anthony Richardson Sr. Things have certainly not gone to plan for the latter’s career, as Richardson has struggled with injuries, game prep/film study, and playbook […]
Colts head coach Shane Steichen picked Brad Stevens’ brain on Achilles recovery
On Tuesday, during his pre-draft availability, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that he picked the brain of Boston Celtics’ NBA Champion President of Basketball Operations (and former Butler University Men’s Basketball coach) Brad Stevens. Only, it wasn’t really about basketball. Rather, Steichen sought out any guidance that Stevens may be able to share […]
The Colts Draft Contest is officially open!
I do not expect to see too many entries until closer to the time that Goodell opens the draft, but some will not trust themselves to remember later and decide to enter while they are thinking about it. I also understand that time zones could effect when a person has the opportunity to make their […]
Aziz’s 2-round NFL mock draft + Colts mock draft
A few notes: 1. Las Vegas RaidersFernando Mendoza – Quarterback – IndianaMendoza is a talented quarterback with a big frame, good toughness, and enough arm talent to make high-level throws when he is in rhythm. He may need some time before he is ready to run a full NFL offense, but the upside is that […]
Colts veteran DT DeForest Buckner hopeful for training camp return
According to longtime Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, he is hopeful about returning from a season-ending neck injury and ensuing surgery for the team’s training camp occurring in mid-to-late July (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): The 32-year-old veteran defensive tackle initially suffered the neck injury in Week 9 of last year on […]
Colts head coach Shane Steichen provides encouraging update on QB Daniel Jones
On Tuesday for his pre-draft media availability, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen provided an encouraging injury update on recently re-signed starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who’s apparently progressing well in his ongoing rehabilitation: Specifically, per Steichen, the Colts’ new $100 million dollar man (*with earned incentives of course) is back to throwing and performing drop-backs […]
Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the 2026 Draft Plan
To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with […]
Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (offense)
Quarterbacks 1. Fernando Mendoza – IndianaMendoza is a big-framed, well-rounded quarterback with functional mobility, toughness, and enough arm talent to attack all areas of the field when he is able to throw on schedule. He throws well on the move, can buy time with his legs, and has shown the poise to make high-level throws […]
Final Mock Draft Monday
The NFL Draft is finally almost here. Time to submit the final mock drafts of the offseason with the goal of not necessarily what an author would do, but what the analyst expects their teams to do based off of all the information presented to them during this offseason. Based off of everything Chris Ballard […]
Colts GM Chris Ballard offers injury updates for other key rehabbing players
Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard offered an injury update to other key players, beyond just lead wideout Alec Pierce, including to starting quarterback Daniel Jones and veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): Regarding Jones, he was recently ‘seen at the Masters walking around,’ and while it may have been earlier […]
Two Colts players currently on the trade block not present at offseason workouts
Per longtime general manager Chris Ballard, two Indianapolis Colts players, quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and cornerback Kenny Moore II, were not present on the first day of the team’s offseason workouts—as each player’s representation is currently exploring trade opportunities respectively (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): It’s not exactly surprising, as Richardson’s camp was reportedly given permission […]
Colts GM Chris Ballard emphasizes key traits ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Indianapolis Colts are one of six NFL teams without a first round draft pick on Thursday. GM Chris Ballard never makes bold declarations to set the tone ahead of the NFL Draft, but the tenured architect instead delivered more clarity on the traits he’s looking for in a potential prospect. One may think Ballard […]
Colts WR Alec Pierce has ankle cleanup that is expected to keep him out of offseason activities
According to longtime general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had recent ‘clean-up’ surgery on his injured ankle from last season and is expected to be back for team training camp in mid-to-late July (via FOX59/CBS Mike Chappell): At first earshot, it’s not the first thing that Colts fans ideally would like […]
Stampede Blue Staff Colts Mock Draft Roundtable for team’s 1st pick of 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and officially kicks off Thursday 23rd April at 8pm Eastern Time. The Indianapolis Colts are scheduled to have 7 draft picks this year (unless they decide to trade up or down). The team is armed with just 2 of their 7 draft picks in the top 100, […]
The Colts sealed their fate with the 2023 NFL draft
Fate isn’t necessarily good or bad. It’s a word that goes both ways, but what the Indianapolis Colts did in 2023 sealed theirs for the foreseeable future and unfortunately, it isn’t the good kind of fate. Selecting Anthony Richardson fourth overall is shaping the future in ways unknown. It could all work out in the […]
Annual Draft Contest coming! Pick the new Colts and win nothing but bragging rights.
Many of you are familiar with this from my days of posting on Fan Posts, which is now The Feed. I’ve been given to opportunity to present the contest here on the main site, so this may be the first time that some of you have heard of this. For those of you who have […]
Making the Case for a Draft Day Trade: Could the Colts Trade More of Their 2026 Picks?
The Colts are heading into the 2026 draft without a first-round pick. Chris Ballard has built his reputation on stockpiling picks, acquiring as many “darts to throw at the dartboard” as possible. That’s why last year’s trade for Sauce Gardner was so surprising. It went against everything Ballard has typically avoided as a general manager. […]
A decade later and Ballard’s Colts are still chasing their white whale
“Thar she blows” or maybe, “Thar she doesn’t blow” is more appropriate when describing the odyssey Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts have been on trying to find a truly impactful defensive end. Just like Captain Ahab, Ballard has been on the hunt. I’m not sure an edge rusher took his leg but the obsession […]
Position Mastery: How to scout safeties
Safety is one of the most demanding positions on the field because it blends responsibilities from multiple spots. A good safety needs to cover like a corner, tackle like a linebacker, and think like a quarterback. They are often the last line of defense, which means mistakes are amplified. One false step, one bad read, […]
Will the Colts staff use the same draft strategy as they have when they were on stable footing?
It is no secret that I am less upset with our current administration than most fans. I also should not appear delusional to them being on the hottest of seats. I was surprised that Ballard was retained at the end of each of the last two years. Not upset, but definitely surprised. When I go […]
Former Colts All-Pro and popular media personality will announce ‘Day 2’ draft picks
On Thursday, the NFL announced that Indianapolis Colts former All-Pro punter, now turned popular mainstream media personality Pat McAfee will announce the team’s ‘Day 2’ draft picks. Currently, the Colts have Pick #47 (2nd Round) and Pick #78 (3rd round) for McAfee to potentially call in. McAfee played from the Colts from 2009-2016, and is […]
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