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Indianapolis Colts 2024 Mock Draft: Chop Robinson, Jordan Morgan Adds Strength and Speed to the Line
A devastating drop on fourth down in Week 18 against the Houston Texans sent the Indianapolis Colts packing early, missing the playoffs. With the season over, the Colts now have to refocus on their roster and add the few pieces needed to be a playoff team in 2024.
Will the Colts find the right players in the 2024 NFL Draft to build around their franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson?
Indianapolis Colts 2024 NFL Draft Picks
The Colts enter the NFL Draft holding seven draft picks, having at least one pick in every round this year.
- Round 1, Pick 15: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
- Round 2, Pick 46: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
- Round 3, Pick 82: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
- Round 4, Pick 113: Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame
- Round 5, Pick 144: Layden Robinson, OG, Texas A&M
- Round 6, Pick 175: Daequan Hardy, CB, Penn State
- Round 7, Pick 206: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Indianapolis Colts 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft
The focus in the draft for Indianapolis will be looking to add pieces on the offensive and defensive lines. Depth is going to be a focus as the team could be losing key skill players like running back Zack Moss and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
This offseason is all about getting Richardson everything he needs to be successful in 2024. Indianapolis isn’t far away from being a playoff team, so the draft will be the place to get them over the top.
Round 1, Pick 15: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
Injuries kept Chop Robinson from showing his true potential, but he was able to record 15 tackles, with about half of them going to lost yards.
He added four sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass deflection in 2023.
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The Colts love their pass rushers, and bringing in Robinson would be a steal for them. If it weren’t for the injuries in 2023, he might go higher but this is a smart pick for Indianapolis to help out its other pass rushers like Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, and DeForest Buckner.
Round 2, Pick 46: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
After a strong 2022 campaign with the Arizona Wildcats, offensive tackle Jordan Morgan came back even better for 2023, starting in 12 games. Morgan would earn First Team All-Pac-12 honors and will be playing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
The Colts have been able to show improvement on the offensive line since Andrew Luck’s retirement to ensure another quarterback doesn’t take that many hits again. Richardson is the future of the franchise, so bringing in Morgan would help add depth to the line and keep adding to their run and pass blocking.
Round 3, Pick 82: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
While Wake Forest’s top pass defender did not have an interception all season, Caelen Carson made sure to not allow many receptions his way. He totaled 42 tackles, eight pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 2023.
With 15 interceptions to its name, the Colts are looking for ball hawks who can make plays. While Carson didn’t produce the interceptions, he will be able to make plays and get himself in the starting lineup as a second corner or a nickel back.
Round 4, Pick 113: Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame
One of the nation’s leading rushers in 2023, Notre Dame running back Audric Estime had a monster season rushing for 1,341 yards and 18 scores. Estime shows great vision, and once he is in the open, he can put on the jets to get into the end zone.
Jonathan Taylor is locked up on a new contract, but Zack Moss will hit free agency where he should pick up a good payday somewhere else. Estime would make the perfect complimentary back for Taylor as the two would make a good duo.
Round 5, Pick 144: Layden Robinson, G, Texas A&M
Texas A&M leaned on Layden Robinson’s leadership during his time with the Aggies. Robinson started 33 games for the team over the last three seasons as he held the right guard position down. He played a key role in the team, producing 1,000-yard rushers in 2021 and 2022.
The Colts will not be afraid to get as much depth and development on the offensive line as possible. While Robinson wouldn’t hop right in as a starter, if he can get some development with his techniques, he could be a starter 2-3 years down the road.
Round 6, Pick 175: Daequan Hardy, CB, Penn State
Penn State has had its fair share of top defensive backs, as their secondary was loaded at corner this season. Daequan Hardy is one of those corners who played well in the 2023 campaign, recording 22 tackles, seven pass deflections, two interceptions, and one sack.
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Kenny Moore is entering free agency for the Colts and it is unknown whether they would bring him back even though it could be the move. In case Moore doesn’t return, Hardy is a guy Indianapolis could eventually develop into a starter.
Round 7, Pick 206: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Ainias Smith played both running back and wide receiver at Texas A&M, with most of his play being at receiver. He finished his career with 2,407 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns, including a career-high 795 yards in 2023.
Michael Pittman Jr. is going to be a free agent, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if the team used a franchise tag on him to stay. Smith is a versatile weapon on offense that the Colts can use as a gadget guy to be creative with their playcalling.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – While Louisville is famous for one race in May, a Derby City native is set to make his first appearance in a different iconic May race.
Jacob Abel will be making his first appearance in the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, racing for Abel Motorsports, founded by his father, Bill Abel.
“I am excited and grateful to be able to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to have a shot at the Indianapolis 500. It’s been a lifelong dream to compete in that race and to have the opportunity to do it with Abel Motorsports and Chevrolet makes it even more special,” Jacob said.
Both Abels, the driver and the team, had breakout years in 2024 with three pole positions and three wins in the INDY NXT drivers’ championship, propelling the 25-year-old driver to the NTT INDYCAR Series the following year.
Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 begins on Tuesday, May 12 with qualifying being held on May 16 and May 17. The race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway goes green on May 24, coverage begins at 10 a.m.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A person was stabbed in downtown Indianapolis Sunday evening.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the intersection of East Market and North Delaware Streets around 8:28 p.m. to investigate a stabbing. When police arrived at the scene, they located an adult male victim with apparent stab wounds.
IMPD has confirmed that the victim was transported from the scene to a local hospital in critical but stable condition.
Investigators believe the stabbing “stemmed from a disturbance between multiple individuals and the victim.”
IMPD has reported that it has not identified or detained any suspects or persons of interest at this point in its investigation of the stabbing. Police have indicated that they are hoping witnesses come forward with information that can help them identify or locate the suspects.
“The officers now are doing a complete investigation,” IMPD Lieutenant Frank Wooten said during a media briefing Sunday night. “They’re going to investigate this to the best of their ability. We’re going to try to locate our suspect, arrest the suspect, prosecute the suspect and hold that suspect accountable for this heinous crime in Indianapolis. This is not an indication of what our city is about. This is not an indication of what we do downtown, and we hold this to be very serious. So, we will hold whoever did this responsible for their actions tonight.”
Sunday night’s stabbing represented a continuation of a violent weekend in downtown Indianapolis.
Early Sunday morning, two men were critically injured in a shooting near a White Castle on South Street. Before that shooting occurred, police arrested two juveniles on gun charges at Monument Circle.
Police also conducted a shooting investigation near the Hilton hotel located at 120 W. Market St. around 4 a.m. Sunday. Nobody was injured in that shooting.
Elsewhere in the city, a person was injured in a shooting in a CVS parking lot on Kentucky Avenue Saturday evening. Another individual was killed in a shooting outside a residence in the 2300 block of South Pennsylvania Street Saturday night.
Public police reporting systems indicate IMPD has investigated nine shootings that caused injuries since midnight Saturday. During that same timeframe, IMPD has investigated six shootings that did not result in any injuries and five stabbings.
Numbers available on shootings and stabbings in IMPD’s public reporting system may not be complete, as some reports on weekend shootings and stabbings may not have been entered yet.
“This is not what we want Indianapolis to be,” Wooten said. “This is not what we expect out of the citizens of Indianapolis. We expect them to be safe, come downtown and have a good time, and be able to go home the same way they came down here. So, we will hold these suspects, once located, accountable for this crime.”
INDIANAPOLIS — One person died in a shooting on Indy’s near south side on Saturday evening.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2300 block of S. Pennsylvania Street at approximately 9:45 p.m. on report of a shooting. This is a residential area located near Raymond Street and Madison Avenue.
Officers reported finding an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound outside a residence. The victim was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, but later was pronounced deceased.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office has not released the deceased’s name at this time.
Police ask anyone with information about this shooting to contact Detective Kristina Friel at the IMPD Homicide Office at (317) 327-3475 or e-mail the detective at Kristina.Friel@indy.gov. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.
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