The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft in a very weakened position. Though they do have seven picks, they are missing a first-rounder. They have an extra selection in the final round. And Chris Ballard has holes to fill, especially on defense.
Ballard traded his first-rounder (along with his 2027 first-round pick) to acquire Sauce Gardner last season. He had given up his sixth-round pick just before the season for Mekhi Blackmon. He got a sixth-rounder back in a pick swap with Pittsburgh as part of the Michael Pittman trade. He also gave up one of his three seventh-round picks as part of that deal.