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Follow the Colts rookie draft class through their introduction to the NFL. 2026 draft picks including CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy and Jalen Farmer explain how they're learning from veterans and position coaches, leaning on one another, and embracing opportunity.  Colts coaches share insight on how they're preparing rookies to navigate the expectations and standards of the league and the franchise.

Meet the next generation of Colts football. The Indianapolis Colts' 2026 rookies step into the spotlight, posing for creative headshots.

Take a peak behind the curtain as the Colts' front office takes you through their step-by-step 2026 draft plan. A process that led them to select eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft. With insight from general manager Chris Ballard, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and several coaches & scouts who had a hand in building this year's Colts draft class. Go into the Colts' interviews with CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy and Jalen Farmer at the 2026 NFL Combine, and get an inside look at deliberations within the Colts' draft room before and during the 2026 NFL Draft about who to take, and when to take them.

The life-changing calls. Go inside the draft room as the Colts' front office, ownership and coaches welcome the next generation to the Horseshoe.

Introducing the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL Draft Class — CJ Allen. A.J. Haulcy. Jalen Farmer. Bryce Boettcher. George Gumbs Jr. Caden Curry. Seth McGowan. Deion Burks.

Eight new names. Same goal.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of wide receiver Deion Burks, a wide receiver from Oklahoma, with the team's final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and hear the call from Colts' leadership welcoming him to Indianapolis.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of Seth McGowan, running back from Kentucky, the first of two Colts' selections in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor breaking down the team's 2026 draft class, beginning the discussion with which rookies could make an immediate impact this season (4:03). Next, Matt sits down with Eric Moore, head coach of Center Grove High School for 24 years, to talk about Colts sixth-round pick Caden Curry and his development (13:06).

To wrap things up, Casey and Matt debate whether A.J. Haulcy and CJ Allen can step in as rookie starters in their first year (34:13).

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of Caden Curry, defensive end from Ohio State, during the 6th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called, experience the reaction on draft night and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of George Gumbs Jr., a defensive end from Florida, in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and experience the emotional call from Colts' leadership welcoming him to Indianapolis.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of Bryce Boettcher, linebacker from Oregon, the second of two Colts' selections in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and listen in on calls from Colts' leadership and linebackers coach James Bettcher.

Check out the best photos from the Colts' 2026 Draft weekend—from fans and players at the Official Draft Party to exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the Draft Room.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of Jalen Farmer, an offensive guard from Kentucky, the first of two Colts' selections in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called, the reaction of offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi breaking down the Colts' draft and roster outlook. They open the show looking at big-picture takeaways from the draft (5:16), follow by a discusson the significance of selecting eight players from the SEC or Big Ten (14:04).  Venturi evaluated whether CJ Allen is ready to step in as a Day 1 starter (17:02) and highlights how free agency additions, along with drafting A.J. Haulcy, have strengthened the safety position (25:12). Venturi shares his thoughts on what the Colts' Day 3 draft approach (32:05), before closing with an assessment of where the team stands now compared to the end of the 2025 season and identifying potential game changers on the roster (44:45).

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selections of linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia and safety A.J. Haulcy from LSU on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of A.J. Haulcy, safety from LSU, during the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called, experience the reaction on draft night and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

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

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts second-round linebacker CJ Allen and third-round safety A.J. Haulcy to get to know each of the team's first two selections in this year's NFL Draft. JJ discusses how each of them made it to this point in their careers, how they'll continue forward and what inspires both of them on and off the field.

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2:00 CJ Allen joins the pod
7:45 A.J. Haulcy joins the pod

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts second-round linebacker CJ Allen and third-round safety A.J. Haulcy to get to know each of the team's first two selections in this year's NFL Draft. JJ discusses how each of them made it to this point in their careers, how they'll continue forward and what inspires both of them on and off the field.

0:00 Podcast intro
2:00 CJ Allen joins the pod
7:45 A.J. Haulcy joins the pod

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of CJ Allen, a linebacker from Georgia, on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called, experience the reaction with his family and listen in on calls from the Colts' leadership as they welcome him to Indianapolis.

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.

See photos of the Colts 2026 Draft class, including LB C.J. Allen (Georgia), S A.J. Haulcy (LSU), G Jalen Farmer (Kentucky), LB Bryce Boettcher (Oregon), Edge George Gumbs Jr. (Florida), Edge Caden Curry (Ohio State), RB Seith McGowan (Kentucky and WR Deion Burks (Oklahoma).

Midwest area scout Tyler Hughes and West area scout Kasia Omilian speak with the media, discussing the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class.

Southeast area scout Anthony Coughlan and Southwest area scout Mike Lacy speak with the media, discussing the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class.

Go inside the Colts' draft room for the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft.