As the Indianapolis Colts enter the next phase of their climb back to contention, how much capital are they working with? Here’s the full accounting of the Colts’ draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle.
What Are the Indianapolis Colts Draft Picks in 2025?
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- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 6
- Round 7
How Many Picks Do the Colts Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Currently, the Colts have seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. All seven of those picks are their original selections. At the moment, the Colts haven’t lost any selections through trades nor have they acquired additional picks.
Traditionally, Chris Ballard has favored going into the NFL Draft with a heavy war chest. In seven of the eight drafts he’s been present as the Colts’ general manager, the Colts have had more than seven picks. In the eighth, they had seven picks exactly.
The Colts often seem to have an abundance of capital to use. That will help them in what seems to be a very strong 2025 NFL Draft class on the surface.
What Are the Colts’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
The Colts have a relatively favorable free agency draw in the 2025 offseason. There aren’t too many impact players set to have their contracts expire, so Indianapolis will be better equipped to address existing needs as opposed to new ones.
That said, one need that blends the lines between both categories is at tight end. Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson will be free agents in 2025, and Jelani Woods will be a free agent the following year. And from this group, the Colts have room to upgrade.
For this reason, Michigan’s Colston Loveland has been a popular fit for the Colts in early mock drafts. Elsewhere on offense, center also may be an area of concern with Ryan Kelly’s contract expiring. But with Tanor Bortolini’s addition as a developmental player, redrafting in 2025 might not be necessary.
More needs loom on the defensive side of the ball for Indianapolis — particularly in the secondary. The Colts will let the young cornerback group play itself out, as they should. Competition brings out the best in players, but there’s no denying the group of JuJu Brents, Jaylon Jones, Jaylin Simpson, and Dallis Flowers is relatively unproven.
Safety is an even greater concern. Julian Blackmon is one of the team’s most pressing pending free agents, and at free safety across from him, there is virtually no proven utility on the roster. Nick Cross has potential, but he has yet to realize it at the professional level.
Lastly, EDGE depth may be on the radar for the Colts, with Dayo Odeyingbo entering a contract year.
