Early First Round Draft Prospects for the Indianapolis Colts

We are only halfway through the season and the NFL Draft is about six months away, so it must be too early to think about who the Indianapolis Colts may take, right?

Wrong!

While trying to attempt where the Indianapolis Colts will pick in the first round is nearly impossible at this point, we do know who they may be scouting based on the team needs. Here are a few players who could be wearing blue and white in 2019:

CB Greedy Williams, LSU

The first thing one notices about Williams is his size. At 6’3, 185 pounds, Williams is a tall, lean corner with unbelievable athleticism. His speed is the second thing you would notice. Normally, taller cornerbacks are not that speedy (see: Richard Sherman), but Williams can stay step to step with the quickest of receivers.

Williams will likely be the first cornerback taken off the board, so landing him may be easier said than done depending on where the Colts select.

OT Jonah Williams, Alabama

The second Williams on this list is Jonah Williams. He is the prototypical tackle coaches aspire their players to be. At 6’5, 300 pounds, Williams is a brick wall and hardly ever allows a pressure from his left tackle position. Williams has experience at both right and left tackles; that versatility would allow for him to fill in at whichever position needs him more on the Colts’ offensive line.

Braden Smith has done a nice job at right tackle this season, but he is naturally a guard. Drafting Williams could allow Smith to slide back to his guard position.

WR A.J. Brown, Ole Miss

The Colts may be looking for receiver help in this draft class. A.J. Brown from Ole Miss has number one receiver potential in this league. Brown is the definition of possession wide receiver. He does not have breath-taking speed, but what sets him apart is his quickness after the catch. He is very crafty with the ball in his hands and racks up yards after the catch week after week.

That is something the Colts have been missing for a long time. Depending on where the team picks, selecting Brown could be a stretch, However, Andrew Luck needs more weapons and Brown could help out significantly.

DT Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame

Tillery is an elite run stopper. At 6’7, 305 lbs, Tillery can plug a hole just by standing in it. He is exceptionally athletic for a player of his size, and uses that athleticism to wreak havoc on his victims. Tillery uses his quick hands to shed blocks and rush the passer almost as efficiently as he stops the run.

The Colts would strike gold with this pick. Stopping the run should be a top priority for this defense moving forward and Jerry Tillery specializes in that.

DE Jachai Polite, Florida

I would be remiss to neglect to mention a pass rusher in this year’s class. I do not believe I can remember a class with this much pass rush talent. One of my favorite edge rushers is Jachai Polite of the Florida Gators. He is explosive off the line and gets to the quarterback in the blink of an eye. His spin move is reminiscent of Dwight Freeney, but has speed like a linebacker. Polite has the potential to be a perennial pro bowler in the NFL.