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Grade and reaction to the Colts' Day 2 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft

After using the first round to improve their defense by selecting edge rusher Laiatu Latu, the Indianapolis Colts used their picks on day two to attack offense.  The Colts used their 2nd round pick on Texas WR Adonai Mitchell and OT/G Matt Goncalves.

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The Colts drafted one of 'their top offensive lineman in the draft'

The Indianapolis Colts wanted their 3rd round selection so much so that they decided to trade up.  After trading up, the Colts selected Pittsburgh offensive lineman Matt Goncalves.

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Chris Shepherd

Chris Ballard defends Colts newest wide receiver AD Mitchell in profanity-laced rant

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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...

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Colts trade up to take Pittsburgh OT in third round

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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Chris Shepherd

Colts select Pitt OT Matt Goncalves with 79th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

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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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Matt Goncalves NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Indianapolis Colts IOL

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…

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Thomas Butler-Guerrero

Colts draft WR Adonai Mitchell after dealing second round pick to Panthers

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. 

DETROIT –...

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Adonai Mitchell Hailed by Colts Fans as Steal of 2024 NFL Draft After Day 2 Slide

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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Andrew Thomison

Report: Colts select Texas WR Adonai Mitchell with No. 52 overall pick in NFL Draft

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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, 2024

After trading back from their original pick (No. 46) and getting two fifth-round picks in return...

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Jon Spradley

What are your thoughts on the Colts first round pick, Laiatu Latu?

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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,...

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Were the Colts hoping to draft a top receiver in first round?

The Indianapolis Colts appear to have been attempting to move up for a receiver during Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Indianapolis Colts GM Drops Huge Update On Anthony Richardson

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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Best Colts 2024 Draft Day 2 Targets + Jay’s Top 50 Remaining Big Board

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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,...

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Luke Schultheis

PFF labels Colts edge Laiatu Latu as one of NFL Draft’s Day 1 ‘biggest steals’

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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,...

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Thomas Butler-Guerrero

Laiatu Latu fits in Colts system like a sequin glove

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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Laiatu Latu Full Scouting Report

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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...

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Luke Schultheis

GM Chris Ballard indicated Colts tried to trade up for offensive player from #15 pick

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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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Kyle Thele

Colts NFL Draft Round 1 Reacts Survey: Selecting Laiatu Latu

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What grade are you giving the Colts following their surprising selection of UCLA edge Laiatu Latu?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Indianapolis Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

In a surprise of sorts, the Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA edge Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick, who may have slid...

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Colts select dominant pass rusher in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft

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.

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Thomas Butler-Guerrero

Colts land Laiatu Latu: First defensive player picked in historic NFL Draft was once forced to retire from football

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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