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Colts Draft Recap

by Eaazeho | 4 weeks ago | 0 Comments

Colts Draft Recap: A Blue-Collar Reload with Big Hits and One Sneaky Steal

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t enter the draft with flash in mind — and they didn’t leave with it either. What they did leave with was toughness, depth, and a roster full of players who fit the identity they're building. From doubling down on linebacker grit to grabbing a potential fan-favorite out of the FCS, the Colts' 2025 draft felt like a war room that knew what it wanted — and didn’t care what anyone else thought.

1st Round – Jayden Westerman, LOLB, Oklahoma (#31 overall)
Westerman brings power and polish to a Colts linebacker room that needed both. With long arms, natural instincts, and a reputation as the emotional leader of an elite Sooners defense, he projects as a plug-and-play starter with upside. Described by one scout as “a coach’s dream with a mean streak,” Westerman was a no-brainer late in the first.

2nd Round – Tom Wilson, LOLB, Oklahoma
Back-to-back Sooners? The Colts say yes. Wilson may not have Westerman’s ceiling, but he’s smart, steady, and violent through contact. The front office cited culture fit and positional need. This pick screams identity: relentless, rugged, and fully bought in.

3rd Round – Johnny Frazier, HB, Eastern Washington
FCS Player of the Year and a compact nightmare at 5'8", 232 lbs. Frazier is built like a fire hydrant and runs like he’s got somewhere to be. Shifty, fearless, and slippery in tight spaces, he thrives on contact and keeps his feet churning through chaos. He’ll get touches behind Taylor and Henry, likely spelling both in third-down and gadget packages. Scouting notes called him “a junkyard dog in open space with a low center of gravity and no fear.”

4th Round – Rodd Donnelly, DT, Florida State
The strongest player in the draft, full stop. Donnelly tipped the scales at 6'3", 336 lbs and repped 43 on the bench at the combine. He’s a raw pass rusher, but if you’re looking for someone to eat double teams and crush interior runs, this is your guy. A tone-setter who looks born to wear the horseshoe.

Late Round – Sean Cooper, WR, Ohio State
Yes — that Cooper. Younger brother of Amari, Sean never quite stole headlines at Ohio State but quietly carved out a role as a chain-moving slot. With Flanagan gone, the Colts needed someone who knows how to find space in zones and move the sticks. Cooper isn’t flashy, but he’s clean, dependable, and apparently just as detail-obsessed as his older brother.

UDFA – Treyvon Amos, LB, Eastern Michigan
The front office missed on Amos in the mock, but they didn’t miss him in free agency. After a strong interview and better workout, Amos was the only UDFA signed. Standing out in a crowded linebacker room won’t be easy — but the Colts believe Amos could be a special teams ace early and a long-term replacement for Zaire Franklin down the road.

Final Word:
This wasn’t about splashes. It was about foundation. Westerman, Donnelly, and Frazier all project as immediate-impact depth or starters. Wilson and Cooper bring IQ and toughness. Amos might be the next great undrafted Colt. And if Frazier starts breaking tackles on Sundays? We’ll all look back and wonder how the league let him fall that far.