Through the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL draft, we’ve seen the Indianapolis Colts land their tight end in Tyler Warren, bolster the defensive line depth with JT Tuimoloau, and make a somewhat surprising pick at cornerback with Justin Walley.
We now quickly turn our focus to Day 3 and Rounds 4 through 7, where the Colts have four draft picks remaining, and we ask ourselves, who are the best prospects still available?
With help from Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus, here are the top five options at each of the Colts’ remaining positions of need.
Colts’ position of need: Offensive line
I am a bit shocked that this position hasn’t been addressed yet. I view the right guard spot as a big question mark currently. I’m sure the hope and maybe even the expectation is that Matt Goncalves could step in, but assuming that comes with some risk–not to mention that depth at both the interior and tackle spots is needed as well.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I’m not sure it matters who the Colts’ quarterback is if the offensive line play isn’t good enough.
- OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue
- OT Cameron Williams, Texas
- OT Jalen Rivers, Miami
- OT Logan Brown, Kansas
- OT Chase Lundt, UConn
- IOL Miles Frazier, LSU
- IOL Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
- IOL Willie Lampkin, UNC
Colts’ position of need: Linebacker
The Colts, at a minimum, need depth here after losing EJ Speed and Grant Stuard in free agency. But more importantly, bringing in competition for Jaylon Carlies and the starting linebacker role next to Zaire Franklin would be the prudent move instead of assuming the second-year player with just over 200 career snaps can make that transition seamlessly. With that said, it’s not a strong linebacker draft class, so I’m not sure if that caliber of player can be found at this point.
- Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss
- Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
- Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
- Barrett Carter, Clemson
Colts position of need: Running back
The addition of Khalil Herbert also shouldn’t stop the Colts from adding to this position, which is one where more production behind Jonathan Taylor is needed, along with a greater pass-catching presence to add a new dimension to this offense. The good news at running back is that this class is loaded.
- Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
- Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
- Damien Martinez, Miami
- DJ Giddens, Kansas State
- Devin Neal, Kansas
Colts position of need: Safety
The Colts added Cam Bynum, but safety remains a need. Behind Bynum and Nick Cross on the depth chart are Rodney Thomas, Marcel Dabo, and Daniel Scott. In 2026, both Cross and Thomas are free agents.
- Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
- RJ Mickens, Clemson
- Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
- Sebastian Castro, Iowa
- Jaylen Reed, Penn State
Colts position of need: Quarterback
I mean, this isn’t a position the Colts have to add to, but we do know they’ve done their homework during the pre-draft process here. An addition could compete with Jason Bean for the potential third roster spot, not to mention that at a position with so much uncertainty, while a team should never bank on a mid-round pick becoming more than a backup, when there are unknowns, a team should give themselves as many options as possible.
In addition to that, continuously developing young players at the game’s most important position is the prudent move, regardless of what the starting quarterback situation looks like.
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Will Howard, Ohio State
- Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
- Quinn Ewers, Texas
- Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Colts position of need: Defensive tackle
The play behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart has to improve this year. In 2024, Raekwon Davis and Taven Bryan both ranked among the worst at the defensive tackle position league-wide in PFF’s run stop rate and pass rush win rate–and it shows when Buckner and Stewart weren’t on the field. Perhaps Neville Gallimore can be the answer or Adetomiwa Adebawore can make a jump, but those aren’t givens either.
- CJ West, Indiana
- Jordan Phillips, Maryland
- Ty Robinson, Nebraska
- JJ Pegues, Ole Miss
- Cam’Ron Jackson, Florida
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Best players available on Day 3 for Colts
Through the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL draft, we’ve seen the Indianapolis Colts land their tight end in Tyler Warren, bolster the defensive line depth with JT Tuimoloau, and make a somewhat surprising pick at cornerback with Justin Walley.
We now quickly turn our focus to Day 3 and Rounds 4 through 7, where the Colts have four draft picks remaining, and we ask ourselves, who are the best prospects still available?
With help from Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus, here are the top five options at each of the Colts’ remaining positions of need.
Colts’ position of need: Offensive line
I am a bit shocked that this position hasn’t been addressed yet. I view the right guard spot as a big question mark currently. I’m sure the hope and maybe even the expectation is that Matt Goncalves could step in, but assuming that comes with some risk–not to mention that depth at both the interior and tackle spots is needed as well.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I’m not sure it matters who the Colts’ quarterback is if the offensive line play isn’t good enough.
- OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue
- OT Cameron Williams, Texas
- OT Jalen Rivers, Miami
- OT Logan Brown, Kansas
- OT Chase Lundt, UConn
- IOL Miles Frazier, LSU
- IOL Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
- IOL Willie Lampkin, UNC
Colts’ position of need: Linebacker
The Colts, at a minimum, need depth here after losing EJ Speed and Grant Stuard in free agency. But more importantly, bringing in competition for Jaylon Carlies and the starting linebacker role next to Zaire Franklin would be the prudent move instead of assuming the second-year player with just over 200 career snaps can make that transition seamlessly. With that said, it’s not a strong linebacker draft class, so I’m not sure if that caliber of player can be found at this point.
- Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss
- Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
- Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
- Barrett Carter, Clemson
Colts position of need: Running back
The addition of Khalil Herbert also shouldn’t stop the Colts from adding to this position, which is one where more production behind Jonathan Taylor is needed, along with a greater pass-catching presence to add a new dimension to this offense. The good news at running back is that this class is loaded.
- Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
- Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
- Damien Martinez, Miami
- DJ Giddens, Kansas State
- Devin Neal, Kansas
Colts position of need: Safety
The Colts added Cam Bynum, but safety remains a need. Behind Bynum and Nick Cross on the depth chart are Rodney Thomas, Marcel Dabo, and Daniel Scott. In 2026, both Cross and Thomas are free agents.
- Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
- RJ Mickens, Clemson
- Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
- Sebastian Castro, Iowa
- Jaylen Reed, Penn State
Colts position of need: Quarterback
I mean, this isn’t a position the Colts have to add to, but we do know they’ve done their homework during the pre-draft process here. An addition could compete with Jason Bean for the potential third roster spot, not to mention that at a position with so much uncertainty, while a team should never bank on a mid-round pick becoming more than a backup, when there are unknowns, a team should give themselves as many options as possible.
In addition to that, continuously developing young players at the game’s most important position is the prudent move, regardless of what the starting quarterback situation looks like.
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Will Howard, Ohio State
- Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
- Quinn Ewers, Texas
- Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Colts position of need: Defensive tackle
The play behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart has to improve this year. In 2024, Raekwon Davis and Taven Bryan both ranked among the worst at the defensive tackle position league-wide in PFF’s run stop rate and pass rush win rate–and it shows when Buckner and Stewart weren’t on the field. Perhaps Neville Gallimore can be the answer or Adetomiwa Adebawore can make a jump, but those aren’t givens either.
- CJ West, Indiana
- Jordan Phillips, Maryland
- Ty Robinson, Nebraska
- JJ Pegues, Ole Miss
- Cam’Ron Jackson, Florida
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Best players available on Day 3 for Colts
