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Colts GM Chris Ballard is upset, and he wants you to know that AD Mitchell is a good kid. This one is NSFW.
Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, there were countless rumors and reports about former Texas and current Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
Outside of the criticism of what we could see on tape and what Mitchell himself said to the media, there were rumors and reports of poor interviews and a bad pre-draft process from the...
The Colts have moved up the third-round order, swapping places with the Cardinals. Indianapolis has acquired No. 79 in exchange for 82 and 191.
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The Colts add more help on offense in the third round after trading up—only this time on the offensive line.
The Indianapolis Colts, with the 79th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft have selected Tackle Matt Goncalves from Pittsburgh.
True to his word, Colts general manager Chris Ballard is focusing on protecting Anthony Richardson by taking Goncalves, who is a 6’6,” 327 pound offensive lineman:
Fresh beef for the O-Line.
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HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 327 HAND: 9" ARM: 33¼" WINGSPAN: 81¼" 40-YARD DASH: 5.10 3-CONE: NA SHUTTLE: 5.53 VERTICAL: 30.5" BROAD: NA POSITIVES — Excels on…
Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches a touchdown pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium — January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images
Indianapolis’ war room certainly had Mitchell within the top-10 receivers on its draft board as Colts head coach Shane Steichen and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter attended Mitchell’s pro day in Austin.
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The Indianapolis Colts landed Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell with the No. 52 pick in a move that fans are calling the steal of the draft. Mitchell was a…
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Indianapolis adds a dynamic playmaker in the second round.
The Indianapolis Colts have selected Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell with the No. 52 selection in the NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.
Per @Schultz_Report, the #Colts take WR-Adonai Mitchell (Texas) at No. 52.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) April 27, 2024After trading back from their original pick (No. 46) and getting two fifth-round picks in return...
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With some initial surprise after the Colts pick, how are we feeling now?
Offense. Offense. More offense. Offense. Some more offense. That is how the 2024 NFL Draft started off. It was a historic night as the first fourteen picks went on one side of the ball. For a team that leaked like a sieve at times on the defensive side, the Indianapolis Colts were looking pretty when it was their turn on the clock. Every edge rusher,...
The Indianapolis Colts appear to have been attempting to move up for a receiver during Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had a nightmarish rookie campaign in 2023 as far as his health was concerned. He sustained a concussion two games into his NFL career, causing him to miss Week 3.
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After a whirlwind Round 1 of the NFL Draft, who could the Colts target on Day 2 of the Draft?
After the Colts selected UCLA Edge Rusher Laiatu Latu in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Colts have (as of right now) 2 picks on Day 2. Who could be targets for the team?
Wide Receivers Adonai Mitchell, Texas Ladd McConkey, Georgia Roman Wilson, Michigan Troy Franklin, Oregon Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky Keon Coleman, Florida State Jalen McMillan,...Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images
It comes with medical risk, but the Colts arguably got one of the draft’s biggest steals if Laiatu Latu can stay healthy, given his talent and natural pass rushing ability.
According to PFF, new Indianapolis Colts edge Laitu Latu has been labeled one of the 2024 NFL Draft’s ‘biggest steals,’ as the popular advanced football grade guru is a big proponent of arguably the top pass rusher in this year’s class:
EDGE LAIATU LATU,...
Colts first round draft pick Laiatu Latu speaks to the media inside the One Campus Martius press conference room in Detroit — April 25, 2024. | Thomas Butler-Guerrero
“I just thought it might be the right fit because Kwity Paye was over there, who I got to work with our pass rush coach Eddy (McGilvra),” Latu said.
DETROIT — Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick Laiatu Latu is a polished edge rusher with a myriad of moves to wreak havoc in the backfield.
At some point,...
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The Indianapolis Colts selected Laiatu Latu with the 15th pick in the draft. Latu was the first defensive player selected. Here is a full breakdown of Latu’s game:
Strengths Extremely productive player over the course of two seasons Shows the ability to play on the edge (5 or 7 tech) or inside as a stand up 3 tech. He wins from all spots. Very active, quick and violent hands; shows a good variety of hand fighting moves. The quickness of the movements...Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
The Colts were active in trade talks trying to trade up from the 15th overall pick, but couldn’t find a willing trade partner.
According to general manager Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts tried trading up from the #15th overall pick for a top offensive player, but were obviously unsuccessful in their attempts to find a willing trade partner—despite making “big offers” (via StampedeBlue’s Chris Shepherd):
Chris Ballard said that...
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What grade are you giving the Colts following their surprising selection of UCLA edge Laiatu Latu?
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In a surprise of sorts, the Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA edge Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick, who may have slid...
The wait is officially over. We now know the Indianapolis Colts 2024 1st-round pick. With the 15th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Colts selected UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu. Latu began his college career at Washington, where he played eight games listed as a LB, all during his freshman season.
UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu poses after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts as the No. 15 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The consensus Associated Press First Team All-American defensive end led the nation with 21.5 tackles for loss and ranked fifth in FBS with 63 QB pressures in 2023.
DETROIT – After an NFL record 14 consecutive offensive players were selected in the top-half of...
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The Colts added another impact pass rusher, as the team competes in the AFC South with quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence.
According to general manager Chris Ballard on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ the Indianapolis Colts “can never have enough pass rushers,” which is why arguably the most natural sackmaster in this year’s draft class, UCLA’s Laiatu Latu, was chosen with the 15th pick:
"I don't think you can ever go wrong...
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Jay Robins caught up with Laiatu Latu at the Senior Bowl this past February. Get the early peak at Latu’s mindset, mentors, and who he is looking forward to sacking most.
This past February in Mobile, Alabama I got to talk to now new Colts pass rusher Laiatu Latu. A young, enthusiastic, and passionate man, Latu came across as a student of the game with a clear determination yet fun loving energy.
Got to talk to Washington EDGE Latu about which...