NFL Coach Thinks Colts Landed This Massive Steal In 2024 Draft

The Indianapolis Colts selected University of Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the NFL Draft late last month, and an NFL coach seems to think they landed a massive steal.

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We know the opponents. Soon, we will know the when.

The Indianapolis Colts don’t have to guess who they will play in 2024. That information has been known for quite some time already as the league predictably rotates conference and league opponents. The biggest remaining question is when the Colts will meet these opponents and in what capacity, mainly, will there be any primetime contests? Per CBS, that date is quickly approaching.

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Steve Smith Sr. believes Colts rookie AD Mitchell is a Top 5 wideout in this draft class

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Anytime a potential future Hall of Fame wideout speaks on a young and upcoming wide receiver, you have to listen.

According to former Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens great Steve Smith Sr., new Indianapolis Colts rookie AD Mitchell is a Top 5 wideout in this year’s draft class—at least when he conducted his pre-draft film breakdown a few months ago:

“AD Mitchell, No. 5. I’d just like to say, as I do a deep dive...

CBS Sports lists Colts as ‘best free agent fit’ for former Dolphins All-Pro CB Xavien Howard

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Could the Colts be a potential landing spot for a former 2x NFL All-Pro and 4x NFL Pro Bowl veteran cornerback?

According to CBS Sports, the Indianapolis Colts are the ‘best free agent fit’ for former Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard:

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MIA • CB • #25

Best fit: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts could use some veteran help in the secondary with Julius Brents and Dallis Flowers as the projected starters. While it was...

State of the Colts’ depth chart after the Draft: Defense

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How is the Colts’ defensive depth chart looking after the draft, and is there a glaring need to solve?

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Colts’ rookie WR Adonai Mitchell listed as ‘round two steal’ of NFL Draft by Pro Football Focus

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Indianapolis got a ‘steal’ with their second-round wide receiver selection, according to PFF.

The Indianapolis Colts were one of several teams who got a ‘steal’ in the second round of the NFL Draft, according to Pro Football Focus. In the Colts’ case, they selected Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell No.52 overall.

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NFL Coach Ranked Colts' Adonai Mitchell Ahead of Bears' Rome Odunze on Draft Board

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson feels like he’s a ‘full go’—seen ripping the football again

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There’s another encouraging update regarding the surgically repaired shoulder of franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Anthony Richardson feels like he’s a ‘full go’ beginning offseason work and with OTAs officially kicking off in a few weeks:

“This is progressing really well. I’m told (Anthony) Richardson feels he’s full go at this point,”...

PFF praises Colts’ ability to find value atop this year’s NFL Draft as major takeaway

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Did the Colts strike gold with their recent first two picks of pass rusher Laiatu Lau and wideout AD Mitchell?

According to PFF, their biggest takeaway regarding the Indianapolis Colts is general manager Chris Ballard’s ability to find value atop the NFL Draft—particularly as it relates to the first two rounds with their selections of UCLA edge Laiatu Latu and Texas wide receiver AD Mitchell:

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NFL.com ranks Colts as having league’s 6th best draft class

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The Colts have a clear fan of their draft class in NFL.com, who believes it’s a Top 10 rookie class in all of football.

According to NFL.com’s Nick Shook, the Indianapolis Colts have the league’s sixth best rookie draft class following the results of the 2024 NFL Draft:

SHOOK: I was surprised to see Indianapolis end the defensive player drought at No. 15 when they chose Laiatu Latu, not because he wasn’t deserving of such a...

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Laiatu Latu Continues Colts Pass Rush Pipeline

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The Colts’ latest draft pick is the newest installment of their established pass rush pipeline.

The Indianapolis Colts have no doubt fortified its defensive line with the addition of UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu. An already deep front, Latu only strengthens the services the Indy DL has to offer.

The draft selection of Laiatu Latu continues what has seemingly been a coincidence-turned-trend which has now evolved into a pipeline of sorts. Coach Eddy...