With the 2025 NFL draft behind us, ESPN has released their post-draft power rankings, and for the Indianapolis Colts, they would end up dropping a spot compared to where they were prior to the draft taking place.
After being No. 23 in ESPN’s post-free agency power rankings, the Colts now sit at No. 24, having swapped spots with the New England Patriots, who jumped them.
Overall, my guess is that the drop down ESPN’s power-ranking board is less about the Colts’ draft class and more so about the overall uncertainty that still exists with this team due to the unknowns at quarterback.
In terms of the draft, it’s hard not to like what the Colts were able to accomplish. They plugged their biggest need at tight end with Tyler Warren, who was considered by many to be the top prospect at that position in this year’s draft.
In addition to that, JT Tuimoloau, DJ Giddens, and Tim Smith should all be able to step into rotational roles at their respective positions and give the Colts a boost. Also, not to be overlooked, but Jalen Travis in the mix at offensive tackle and providing that position with added depth, gives the Colts added flexibility to move Matt Goncalves to right guard.
But while all that can be true, the ceiling for the Colts–like any NFL team–is going to be determined by the play of the quarterback, and regardless of who the starter is come Week 1–Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones–until proven otherwise on the football field, question marks will linger with this team.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Colts drop in ESPN’s latest power rankings
With the 2025 NFL draft behind us, ESPN has released their post-draft power rankings, and for the Indianapolis Colts, they would end up dropping a spot compared to where they were prior to the draft taking place.
After being No. 23 in ESPN’s post-free agency power rankings, the Colts now sit at No. 24, having swapped spots with the New England Patriots, who jumped them.
Overall, my guess is that the drop down ESPN’s power-ranking board is less about the Colts’ draft class and more so about the overall uncertainty that still exists with this team due to the unknowns at quarterback.
In terms of the draft, it’s hard not to like what the Colts were able to accomplish. They plugged their biggest need at tight end with Tyler Warren, who was considered by many to be the top prospect at that position in this year’s draft.
In addition to that, JT Tuimoloau, DJ Giddens, and Tim Smith should all be able to step into rotational roles at their respective positions and give the Colts a boost. Also, not to be overlooked, but Jalen Travis in the mix at offensive tackle and providing that position with added depth, gives the Colts added flexibility to move Matt Goncalves to right guard.
But while all that can be true, the ceiling for the Colts–like any NFL team–is going to be determined by the play of the quarterback, and regardless of who the starter is come Week 1–Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones–until proven otherwise on the football field, question marks will linger with this team.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Colts drop in ESPN’s latest power rankings
