Colts Run Game: Five Guys that Could Fit the Bill

#4 Melvin Gordon

Jan 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs for a touchdown in the second half against the Auburn Tigers in the 2015 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Tigers 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

In our fourth option, we take a look at the draft. It’s most likely that the Colts will spend their first round pick on an offensive lineman. If that’s the case, getting Melvin Gordon is a longshot. Most mock drafts have him going somewhere in the early second round, well before the Colts make their pick. It’s highly unlikely that he’d be available at that point, but if he were to slide down that far, there’s simply no way you don’t take this guy.

I’ve said many times that I believed the Colts need a big play running back for the final piece of the offensive puzzle. Gordon fits that to a description to a “T.” Last season, in 14 games at Wisconsin, Gordon crushed the single-season NCAA rushing record with 2,587 yards, and scored a ridiculous 29 touchdowns. He also managed to smash the single game rushing record against Nebraska this year, racking up a mind-boggling 408 yards on the ground. You want big play ability?  Gordon had rushes of 88, 69,68, 63, 61, 51 yards…. IN ONE SEASON.

If the Colts want Gordon, the most likely scenario either would have them stepping up to the plate in the first round (and obviously searching for an offensive lineman in free agency) or possibly trading up in the second round to snag him up.  In either case, if the Colts are in a position to grab this talented young back, they should.