Press Conference: Chris Ballard Ahead Of 2021 NFL Draft

The Official Colts Podcast is back this week featuring special guest Jeffrey Gorman as he discusses keeping busy with the Jim Irsay Collection and the Jim Irsay Band this offseason. Also, JJ Stankevitz, Larra Overton and Matt Taylor preview the Colts' 2022 schedule being released this week and talk about what to expect from rookie Alec Pierce next season. Finally, the guys recap the Colts' draft class with draft insider and executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy.

The Last Word returns for a post-draft discussion on the Colts' eight draft picks from last weekend. Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor break down what the Colts need from their 2022 draft class, and who has a chance to break out right away as rookies. The guys also discuss Darius Leonard's candid remarks about how challenging last season was for him on and off the field. And finally, we hear from University of Cincinnati head football coach Luke Fickell on the Colts drafting two of his favorite players in Alec Pierce and Curtis Brooks.

The final installment of Inside the Draft features a 2022 draft recap with Jeff Diamond, the former GM of the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Titans. Jeff joins Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier to break down his thoughts on the Colts' 2022 draft class, where Alec Pierce will impact the Colts offense next season, and the escalating prices of top-end wide receivers around the NFL.

Colts' sixth round pick Curtis Brooks, defensive lineman from Cincinnati, joins Matt Taylor to discuss his excitement in joining the Colts, his breakout season in 2021 and continuing to play with teammate Alec Pierce who was drafted by Indy in the second round.

Tight end Drew Ogletree, tight end out of Youngstown St, joins Matt Taylor shortly after he was picked by the Colts in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Ogletree talks about becoming a tight end in 2021, what he brings to the Colts offense and what being drafted means to him and his family.

The Colts Official Podcast is back this week recapping the Colts' 2022 draft class and discussing the important roles those players will have as rookies in 2022. Also, JJ Stankevitz, Larra Overton and Matt Taylor chat about the Colts passing on a quarterback in the draft, trading up for safety Nick Cross and waiting on a cornerback until round seven. And finally, the crew welcomes in former NFL safety and ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the production the Colts need out of Alec Pierce at receiver in year one.

Matt Taylor talks with Colts' fifth round pick Eric Johnson, defensive tackle out of Missouri State. Johnson discusses his fit with the Colts, how much college all-star games helped his game and his excitement to play on a stacked Colts defense.

Casey Vallier goes one on one with Colts third round draft pick offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann out of Central Michigan shortly after he was selected by Indianapolis on day two of the 2022 NFL Draft.