Despite not having a pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts impressed many national analysts

The Colts made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, from CJ Allen in the second round to Deion Burks in the seventh round. Here's how each player could impact the Colts and the process it took for Chris Ballard to land them.

General manager Chris Ballard only selected players from the Big Ten and SEC in the 2026 Draft

The Colts own seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning in the second round with the 47th overall pick.

Burks ran a 4.30-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine earlier this year.

McGowan rushed for 12 touchdowns with Kentucky in 2025.

The Ohio State Alum was selected by the Colts with pick No. 214 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Curry, a Center Grove alum, led Ohio State in sacks and tackles for a loss in 2025.

The Chicago native was selected at pick No. 156 by the Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft

Gumbs converted from offense to defense in 2023 and spent the last two years of his college career at Florida.

The Oregon Duck was selected at pick No. 135 by the Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft

Boettcher totaled 136 tackles for Oregon in 2025.

The two-year starter at Kentucky was selected at pick No. 113 in the 2026 NFL Draft

Farmer started 24 games at right guard for Kentucky over the last two seasons.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard picked up an extra fourth round pick and still landed a starting MIKE linebacker in Georgia's CJ Allen on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Colts selected Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and LSU safety A.J. Haulcy on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and enter Day 3 with six more selections to make.

The Colts selected LSU safety A.J. Haulcy in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Haulcy totaled 10 interceptions over four collegiate seasons.

With pick No. 53, the Colts selected linebacker CJ Allen from the University of Georgia

The Colts opened their 2026 NFL Draft by addressing a key need on Lou Anarumo's defense.

The Colts added a fourth round pick in trading back six spots in the second round with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Colts will begin Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with picks No. 47 (second round) and 78 (third round).

The Colts head into the 2026 NFL Draft without a first round pick, but with picks No. 47 (second round) and No. 78 (third round) on Day 2. Here's a final roundup of who various draft experts have, over the last few weeks, predicted the Colts will take with those picks.

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The Colts own seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round.

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The Colts finished the 2025 NFL Draft with eight new players: Tight end Tyler Warren (first round), defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (second round), cornerback Justin Walley (third round), tackle Jalen Travis (fourth round), running back D.J. Giddens (fifth round), quarterback Riley Leonard (sixth round), defensive tackle Tim Smith (sixth round) and linebacker Hunter Wohler (seventh round). Here are 10 big things you need to know about the Colts' 2025 draft class.

Warren spent all five years of his college career at Penn State, staying patient and working hard to earn his opportunity.

Steichen on Saturday explained what he believes first-round tight end Tyler Warren can do in the Colts' offense in 2025.

Wohler, who played at Wisconsin for four years, has experience playing safety and linebacker.

Leonard, who played for Notre Dame in 2024, already has ties to the Colts and considers Indiana home.

Wohler totaled 191 tackles over his final two seasons at Wisconsin.

Smith played five years at Alabama - four under Nick Saban - and says his time with the Crimson Tide has prepared him for "life, football, anything."

Smith appeared in 64 games over five seasons at Alabama, recording 14.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks.

Leonard quarterbacked Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff final during his lone season in South Bend.

After years of hard work and lots of faith, Giddens went from being a no-star recruit out of high school to a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Giddens rushed for over 1,200 yards in each of the last two seasons and finished his college career with 27 total touchdowns.

Travis' cousin, tight end Ross Travis, played for the Colts from 2017-19.

The 6-foot-7, 339 pound Travis started 11 games at left tackle for Iowa State in 2024.

The Colts moved back 10 spots in the fourth round in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick

The Colts picked Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Walley was a four-year starter at Minnesota, with experience playing just about every coverage possible.

After making three selections over the first two days of the NFL Draft, the Colts enter Day 3 with picks in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.

Walley finished his four-year college career with 34 passes defensed and was named a Second-Team All-Big Ten player in 2024.

As an Ohio State Buckeye, Tuimoloau earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and helped the Buckeyes win the 2024 CFP National Championship.

Tuimoloau, a three-time first-team All-Big Ten honoree, totaled 43.5 tackles for a loss and 23.5 sacks during his four years at Ohio State.

Warren is the first tight end the Colts have selected in the first round of an NFL Draft since Dallas Clark in 2003.

The tight end's versatility, availability and aggressive mentality made him the clear choice to be the Colts' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

After selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the No. 14 overall pick, the Colts have two selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft: No. 45 overall (second round) and No. 80 overall (third round)

Warren caught 104 passes for 1,233 yards with eight touchdowns in 2024 at Penn State.

The Colts hold the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisc.

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The Colts hold the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night in Green Bay. Here's a final look at who various experts have predicted the Colts will take with that selection

Colts general manager Chris Ballard gave his annual pre-draft press conference on Monday.

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The Colts selected nine players in the 2024 NFL Draft: DE Laiatu Latu, WR Adonai Mitchell, T Matt Goncalves, G Tanor Bortolini, WR Anthony Gould, LB Jaylon Carlies, CB Jaylin Simpson, CB Micah Abraham and DT Jonah Laulu. Here's what you need to know about those players – and the process that led the Colts to draft them.

The Indianapolis Colts made nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Colts made six selections on the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jonah Laulu said he made the decision to transfer from Hawaii to Oklahoma to grow as a defensive lineman.

Abraham said he makes up for his lack of size by having speed and a lot of ball production.

The 6-foot-5, 292 pound Laulu played his college ball at Hawaii and Oklahoma.

Simpson said he loves competition and prides himself on playing well in big games.

Abraham had 12 interceptions in his college career.

Carlies said over the past two seasons, he's lined up at outside linebacker when Missouri played against run-heavy teams.

Gould said while at Oregon State he ran the full route tree and lined up as an outside and slot receiver.

The Colts used the No. 164 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft on Simpson, who picked off four passes in 2023 with Auburn.

The Colts traded the third of their three fifth-round picks to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two selections.

Carlies led Missouri in tackles in each of the last two seasons.

Bortolini said he sees himself as a versatile 'swing guy' entering his rookie year.

Gould averaged over 16 yards per reception in his college career and was named a first-team All-American punt returner in 2022.

Bortolini started 28 games for the Badgers over his four years at Wisconsin.

The Colts added Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the second round and Pitt offensive lineman Matt Goncalves in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, bringing in two key players who will help surround Anthony Richardson in 2024 and beyond.

The Colts own five selections on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

During the pre-draft process, Goncalves said he spoke extensively with offensive line coach, Tony Sparano Jr. about how he could fit on the team.

Mitchell said he's ready to make the teams that passed on him pay.

The Colts trade up three spots in the third round to select Goncalves.