Colts Draft Recap
by CBeastwood | 7 years ago | 0 Comments
Colts had a few solid positions for the draft, and almost all picks were spent on area of need, to try and fill the gaps.
1st round: 24 year old RE Audre Turner. After looking at his dynamics, Turner is going to fit in well as the future DT of this team, 80 overall, massive size, and dominate power moves coming out of college. The question is how much impact can he have on the inside, whether stopping the run, or rushing the pass.
2nd round: 21 year old RB Douglas Russell. The Colts knew they needed help at RB, and the draft board took a hit on the RB's they were looking for early. They took a chance on Russell, it could pay off, but its too early to tell. Though not as fast or quick as Sayers, this kid has elusiveness to spare, with a 94.
2nd round: 24 year old Branch Rheem. This guy may be a backup, or may not make it to next season, signs point to not having a place on this roster in the next year or 2. He isn't bad, but doesn't add much to the table, other than speed, with his current age.
3rd round: 22 year old Steven Talioferro. Another speed end, but this guy has more upside than Branch. He is younger, and his finesse moves are currently at an 88. He is going to be a project, and the experiment may last 2 seasons at least.
The rest of the draft is a bust, as most have been cut from the roster before the first pre season game. Hopefully one or two of these guys can pan out for the Colts, as they know their main areas of weakness, and are working diligently to fill those areas of concern, and quick, time is running out on the future of the Colts.
