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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen spoke to the media about the six players chosen during day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the team's Day 3 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss why the roster looks stronger coming out of the draft.

They open with a look at fourth-round pick Jalen Farmer, a guard out of Kentucky (113th overall) (1:33). The conversation then shifts to linebacker Bryce Boettcher from Oregon, selected later in the fourth round (135th overall) (6:04).

In the fifth round, the Colts added defensive end George Gumbs Jr. from Florida (156th overall) (9:46) and break down sixth-round pick Caden Curry, a defensive end out of Ohio State (214th overall) (13:35).

The Colts wrapped up their draft with two seventh-round selections: running back Seth McGowan from Kentucky (237th overall) (18:03) and wide receiver Deion Burks from Oklahoma (254th overall) (21:44).

To close, Casey and Bill discuss how this draft class could impact the team heading into the 2026 NFL season (25:18), highlighting the potential these additions bring to the roster.

Get your first look at the Colts' seventh-round pick: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma.

Get your first look at the Colts' seventh-round pick: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky

Get your first look at the Colts' sixth-round pick: Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State

Get your first look at the Colts' fifth-round pick: George Gumbs Jr., DE, Florida

Wide receiver Deion Burks speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 254th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Running back Seth McGowan speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 237th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Indianapolis Colts select Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 254 overall pick.