In NFL.com’s latest power rankings the Indianapolis Colts fall despite a successful 2024 draft.
With the NFL Draft over, all 32 franchises are preparing for off-season workouts, the continuation of free agency, and evaluating all talent to cut down the roster before the regular season. Thefrom Eric Edholm, the Colts don’t have a glamorous position, even falling to the bottom tier of the league despite great selections in the NFL Draft. For Indianapolis, Edholm slots them at the 22nd spot.
I thought the Colts would go with a playmaker or corner in Round 1. Instead, it was pass rusher Laiatu Latu, who was Chris Ballard’s second-biggest first-round gamble. And I gotta say, I like this side of Ballard. Even second-rounder Adonai Mitchell carries risk -- or does he? Ballard went on a heater when the subject of Mitchell, a top-40 talent who slid a bit, and so-called “character concerns” came up.
Indianapolis isn't being taken seriously with the 22nd overall ranking here. Also, it’s a bit of a stretch that the team is this far back, especially considering they barely lost anything in free agency outside of running back Zack Moss to the. While Mitchell is a bit more raw with one big year of production at Texas, he still displayed the qualities of a route-running technician with incredible hands.
At the end of it all, power rankings are difficult to place, especially outside the top 10 teams. However, the Colts deserve more respect here. They are coming off of losing a backup running back and quarterback in free agency and nothing much more than that. With how many pieces the team is retaining, mixed with the potential of the nine draft picks, the Colts should be around the middle of the pack.
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