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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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Sep 11, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) carries the ball as Utah State Aggies linebacker Kyler Fackrell (9) attempts to make the tackle during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyler Fackrell | Utah State

If the Indianapolis Colts do not address their outside linebacker need in the first or second round, then they have to address it in the third. Fackrell would be the best prospect on the board at this point.

Fackrell was an outstanding player for four years at Utah State. He accumulated 253 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, four interceptions and four force fumbles. He did miss the entire 2014 season because of a knee injury. However, he came back strong in his senior year by recording 82 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and five sacks.

Fackrell built off his senior season with a solid performance at the NFL combine.

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Fackrell has all the skills the Indianapolis Colts are looking for at outside linebacker. He played in a 3-4 defensive scheme, he has the ability to reach the quarterback and he has a solid combination of athleticism and strength. Also, he has shown his maturity by being able to strong after a devastating knee injury. These sort of qualities make him a very enticing prospect for the Colts to take in the third round.

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Overall, Fackrell makes plays and create havoc for opposing offenses. The Indianapolis Colts absolutely need more playmakers on defense. Fackrell would be a great third round addition for them.

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