Chris Ballard selected 8 players in the 2017 NFL Draft in his first year as a general manager, and the Colts currently have 11 active rookies on this year’s squad.
The Colts stocked up on young defensive talent in this year’s draft, especially in the secondary. Safety Malik Hooker (Round 1) and cornerbacks Quincy Wilson (2nd Round) and Nate Hairston (5th Round) were all drafted by Indianapolis to bolster last year’s 27th ranked pass defense.
Safety Malik Hooker
Hooker has lived up to his first-round billing, racking up 22 tackles, 4 passes defended and 3 interceptions through the first 7 games this season.