The Indianapolis Colts are at a crucial point in their roster development. They have to decide whether Anthony Richardson is their quarterback of the future. The assets they add in the 2025 NFL Draft will go a long way toward helping them determine their future path.
Let’s examine the assets they have to operate with in the current draft order and the needs they need to fill.
What Are the Indianapolis Colts Draft Picks in 2025?
- Round 1, Pick 14
- Round 2, Pick 45
- Round 3, Pick 80
- Round 4, Pick 117
- Round 5, Pick 151
- Round 6, Pick 189
- Round 7, Pick 232
How Many Picks Do the Colts Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Colts currently have seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, all of which are their original selections. They haven’t given up 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?
It was a frustrating year in 2024 for the Colts, who failed to capitalize on the Texans’ inconsistencies due to their own struggles on both sides of the ball. Overall, they ranked 23rd, with both their offense and defense ranking outside the top 20. That has left them with lots of areas to improve this offseason if they want to challenge in 2025.
Let’s start with the quarterback position because Anthony Richardson struggled in 2024. That has left the Colts in a tough spot because they are now 12 months from needing to make a contract decision. The balance is that they will not want to invest too heavily, but they have stated they want competition in camp. Therefore, we could see them targeting a late Day 2 or early Day 3 option in the draft to compete with Richardson.
Away from the quarterback position, there are two areas on offense screaming out as needs. The tight end position has largely been ignored in recent years, and they need an infusion of talent. The trio of Tyler Warren, Colton Loveland, and Harold Fannin Jr. offer a perfect opportunity. In addition, they need a replacement at center if they allow Ryan Kelly to leave in free agency.
Defensively, the Colts have a lot of talent across their defensive line. However, Julian Blackmon is potentially heading to free agency, and they have struggled at times in terms of their defensive backfield. Adding more talent at both cornerback and safety needs to be one of their offseason priorities. Additionally, they will need to replace E.J. Speed and Grant Stuard if they let both linebackers walk this offseason.