The Colts last week answered two key questions for the makeup of their 2026 roster: Yes, Daniel Jones is back. And yes, Alec Pierce is back.
Additionally, defensive ends Arden Key and Micheal Clemons were signed, as was defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, and defensive tackle Colby Wooden was acquired in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. Tight end Drew Ogletree is back, too.
The Colts' roster is far from set in terms of bringing in or retaining free agents; however, the pace of these signings will slow from a deluge to a trickle in the coming weeks. So how, after last week, do various NFL Draft experts see the Colts operating in next month's NFL Draft?
Here's our latest Mock Draft Monday update after the first wave of free agency:
Selection (No. 47 overall): Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr.
Selection (No. 78 overall): Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.
Expert: Josh Edwards, CBS Sports
Date: March 13
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds
Selection (No. 78 overall): Texas A&M T Dametrious Crownover
Expert: Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports
Date: March 12
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Alabama WR Germie Bernard
Selection (No. 78 overall): Tennessee DE Joshua Josephs
Expert: Jacob Infante, Pro Football Network
Date: March 9
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas
Selection (No. 78 overall): Pitt LB Kyle Louis
Expert: Max Chadwick, Pro Football Focus
Date: March 9
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See photos of the top players experts expect the Indianapolis Colts to target this April, beginning with the No. 47 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oklahoma defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) follows the play during the second half against South Carolina in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) just misses a fingertip catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Indiana defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) returns an interception for a touchdown against Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Auburn's Sam Jackson V (18) is tackled by Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas (32) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs after a catch against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Indiana defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) takes his stance during an NCAA football game against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Third Mock Draft Monday update (March 9):
Selection (No. 47 overall): Cincinnati LB Jake Golday
Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Date: March 4
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Georgia State WR Ted Hurst
Selection (No. 78 overall): UCF DE Malachi Lawrence
Expert: Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report
Date: March 3
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See photos of the top players experts expect the Indianapolis Colts to target this April, beginning with the No. 47 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
Georgia State's Ted Hurst (16) runs a route during the first half of an NCAA football game against Old Dominionon Saturday, Oct.12 , 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Illinois defensive end Gabe Jacas in action against Washington during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Central Florida defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Second Mock Draft Monday update (March 2)
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Alabama DE LT Overton
Expert: Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News
Date: Feb. 28
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First Mock Draft Monday update (Feb. 23):
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Missouri LB Josiah Trotter
Selection (No. 78 overall): Iowa State DL Domonique Orange
Expert: Dalton Wasserman, Pro Football Focus
Date: Feb. 23
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Cincinnati LB Jake Golday
Selection (No. 78 overall): Penn State QB Drew Allar
Expert: Gordon McGuinness, Pro Football Focus
Date: Feb. 16
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Florida DT Caleb Banks
Selection (No. 78 overall): Cincinnati LB Jake Golday
Expert: Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Date: Feb. 9
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Miami DE Ahkeem Mesidor
Selection (No. 78 overall): Clemson QB Cade Klubnik
Expert: Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic
Date: Feb. 9
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas
Expert: Matt Miller, ESPN
Date: Feb. 2
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Selection (No. 47 overall): Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas
Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Date: Jan. 15
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See photos of the top players experts expect the Indianapolis Colts to target this April, beginning with the No. 47 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor lines up for a play during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Ohio State and Miami Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor speaks during media day ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game between Miami and Indiana, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Miami. The game will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Marta Lavanvier)
Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws the ball in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game against the Furman Paladins in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik smiles after the team's win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) watches warmups before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) sacks LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) warms up during an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) celebrates a win over Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday (11) during an NCAA collage football game on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
Oklahoma defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) blocks a pass by Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) watches the backfield during the second half against South Carolina in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
