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Indianapolis Colts: Five Pass Rushing Targets in 2016 NFL Draft

By Kyle Nishida

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Indianapolis Colts: Kamalei Correa
Oct 10, 2015; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens (left) is sacked by Boise State Broncos defensive lineman Kamalei Correa (8) during the college football game at Hughes Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Austin Humphreys/The Coloradoan via USA TODAY Sports /

Kamalei Correa | Boise State

Originally, Correa rated as a solid third round pick. However, his recent performance at the scouting combine and his pro day have scout singing a different tune. Correa’s stock has risen into the second round and some scouts are starting to believe he could jump up into the first round.

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In three seasons at Boise State, he accumulated 107 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 20 sacks and four forced fumbles. These numbers are pretty good considering Correa was going up against inferior talent most of the time.

The one reason why the Indianapolis Colts may be hesitant to draft Correa is he exclusively played defensive end in a 4-3 defensive scheme. Prospects changing positions always involves risk. Even though scouts project Correa as a very good outside linebacker, it does not change the fact that he is a gamble for the Colts.

Despite this concern, Correa might still be worth taking in the second round because he has the characteristics needed to make the position change. He is an aggressive pass rusher, which is a trait all top pass rushers need. He also possesses overwhelming explosiveness to beat offensive linemen as an edge rusher.

Ultimately, the Indianapolis Colts are probably only looking at Correa as a selection with their second round pick. If the Colts do not take an outside linebacker in the first round, it seems very likely they will try to get a player like Correa in the second round.

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