Another Colts Mock Draft - Through 4 rounds
Here is my mock that consists of players who I think may be on the board by the time the Colts pick and then who I think the Colts could/should/hope select:
1st Round:
DT: Peria Jerry, Evander Hood, Ron Brace (early second), Jarron Gilbert (early second)
LB: Clay Matthews, James Laurinaitis
OT: Andre Smith (very unlikely…but still has time to make his stock fall), Jamon Meredith, Phil Loadholt
WR: Percy Harvin, Hakeem Nicks, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Kenny Britts
CB: Darius Butler, D.J. Moore, Alphonso Smith
Colts Pick: Polian and the Colts have been known to hold off on the DT position until the mid rounds, and them doing it once again this year would not be really surprising. Polian has mentioned that usually dominating DT’s go within the first 15 picks, so maybe holding off and getting a quality DT in the mid rounds will not be all that bad. The tandem of Ugoh and Diem for at least one more year season while having C. Johnson as the back up for either side may not be bad, but is something I could see the Colts adjust to within the next couple of seasons. The Colts have more than likely lost two LBs due to free agency in that of Keiaho and Hagler, however, the addition of Seward will not only help the depth but will also help the ST unit. It has been said by Caldwell already that Seward will be the backup MLB. I can see Polian and the Colts taking a LB with any of their first 3 picks though, who has taken a LB with the first pick before with Rob Morris. With the loss of Marvin Harrison along with the Colts draft history with receiving threats, many “experts” believe that Polian will draft a WR. If a WR is the BPA at a positional need (WR is debatable whether it is a need or not), then Polian will not hesitate to take one. A CB is a possibility with questions marks on Jacksons recovery and him maybe leaving due to Free Agency in '10 along with Jennings being an upcoming FA in '10. If Vontae Davis and Malcolm Jenkins are gone, I do not think there will be a CB that will have the size and physicality that the Colts look for in a CB with their first pick. I really hope this year is an exception when it comes down to the draft and their first round pick. The DTs above that could be on the board are all very intriguing, and possibly dominating. My prediction with the Colts first pick on behalf of my hope and opinion is: DT EVANDER "ZIGGY" HOOD (Missouri)- Ran under the 5.00 mark in the 40 (4.91), very strong (35 reps at 225 pounds), good size (6-3, 300 pounds), and effective at stopping the run and pressuring the QB.
2nd Round:
DT: Sen’Derrick Marks, Fili Moala, Chris Baker
LB: Clint Sintim, Gerald McRath, Jason Phillips
WR: Brian Robiskie, Juaquin Iglesias, Louis Murphy
CB: Victor Harris, Jairus Byrd, Mike Mickens
The Colts could go Defense heavy early and often in this upcoming draft, or at least I hope. The passing game will still be very effective with the loss of Harrison (just look at the stats when he didn’t play) and the running game should hopefully get better with a more healthier line next year, so I do not anticpate any offense early with the exception of maybe an OT. The prospect that I like in the second round is Gerald McRath at the WLB IF he's there. He's quick (4.61 in the 40 yard dash), decent size for Colts standard (6’2, 231), and could possibly take over the MLB position when Brackett eventually leaves. But if he is off the board, then the Colts could select: CB VICTOR HARRIS (Virginia Tech) - This may not be a sexy choice and could be a reach at that, but until the Colts show me that they are willing to move Bethea as the starter at the CB position (there were 2 or 3 games where he could have started with Hayden and Jackson both out and Sanders and Bullitt both playing, but instead the Colts used Ratliff and Jennings as the starters), the Colts may need an additional player for depth and a possible future starter next to Hayden. Harris had a poor 40 time at the combine, but followed that up with a surprising and fast 40 time of 4.46 at his pro day. He was a great playmaker at Virginia Tech, producing 6 Ints returning 2 of them for TDs in '08. During his time at VT, he had a total of 15 Ints while returning 4 of them for TDs. He best fits in a Cover 2 system, but is not bad in man to man coverage. He has the physical presence that the Colts look for at around 6'0 and 195 pounds, and also has the ability to stop the run.
3rd Round:
DT: Alex Magee, Dorrell Scott, Sammie Lee Hill, Vance Walker, Terrance Taylor
LB: Jason Williams, Tyrone McKenzie, Marcus Freeman, Zack Follett, Darry Beckwith, Dannell Ellerbe
WR: Derrick Williams, Brandon Gibson, Kevin Ogletree
CB: Mark Parson, Captain Munnerlyn, Asher Allen, Keenan Lewis, Morgan Trent
Colts Pick: I would not mind at all if the Colts select 2 DTs to compete with the current ones the Colts already have, even though I think Antonio Johnson is a capable starter. There are 3 solid DTs the Colts could chose from if available with their 3rd pick in my opinion: Magee, Scott, and Walker. Dorrell Scott is the biggest at 6’3 and 312, and also ran the fastest during the combine clocking under the 5.00 mark with a time of 4.92. Statistically though, Magee and Walker put up better numbers than Scott. Walker intrigues me because he can get to the QB with his size along with stuffing the run. Even though his sack total was down in ‘08, he registered 8.5 sacks the year before. He’s 6’2 and around 300 pounds, similar size to what the Colts look at. I think the Colts could select: DT Vance Walker (Georgia Tech) – size, can stuff the run game (8.5 TFL), and can get to the QB (8.5 sacks in ’07).
Alternative Pick: If DT is not wanted in the 3rd because the Colts would have already drafted Hood in the 1st round: WLB Jason Williams (Western Illinois) (stock is rising though) - another LB that I really like who has a lot of good characteristics that should fit the mold of a Colts LB. He's 6'1 at 241 and ran a freakin 40 in the time of 4.49 at his pro day, benched 225 pounds 26 times (more than Laurinaitis and Maualuga, and put up 8 sacks and 16.5 TFL at Western Illinois.
4th round: WR Mike Wallace (OleMiss) - 4.33 40 time, potential return man and deep threat, scored a TD in about every 5 receptions his last two years at OleMiss
4th round: RB Glen Coffey (Alabama) - slow 40 at the combine, but showed in college that he can breakout long runs (87, 78, and 51 yard runs his last year), averaged 5.9 yard/carry, needs to work on his hands in order to be a receiving threat, part of a winning team at Alabama while rushing for 112 yds on 21 carries and a TD against Florida in the SEC Title Game.
Recap: I know this is an unconventional Mock, but the players that I mentioned for the Colts are players that I could see them selecting in the given rounds, but also wouldn't mind.
1st: Hood
2nd: Harris *Maybe McRath
3rd: Walker *If Hood is taken in round 1 and a LB is not taken in the first two rounds, then I wouldn't mind Jason Williams from Western Illinois if available.
4th rounds: Wallace and Coffey
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.
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And that was the SEC championship Glenn Coffee ran those yards against Florida. He has talent, to say the least.
Macho Harris is a solid corner, but I’d rather the Colts go higher for a reciever if they decide to go that route. They hit on Marvin, they hit on Reggie, they hit on Gonzalez, so why not someone else in the first round.
I wouldn’t be upset to see Evander Hood be drafted in the first round though, though Jarron Gilbert in the second would be a mammoth steal.
And no to Andre Smith. Please don’t even joke about the Colts drafting him.
by Marik on Mar 29, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for noticing that mistake by me, just fixed it. Andre Smith has talent, but some of the character issues that he has shown may drop him. I really do not see the Colts drafting him if he falls that low, but you never know. I’m really satisfied with the wideouts the Colts already have, so the addition of Hood would not only fill a need, but also could be the BPA by the time the Colts pick in the first round. Gilbert on the other hand will not be available later in the second round, but I too wouldn’t be all that upset if the Colts drafted him somehow and then added a NT later on in the draft. My plan with adding a WR in the 4th was mainly for ST as a return man, but Wallace has shown though that he could also be a deep threat with his speed. Even though I wouldn’t be suprised either way if the Colts drafted a CB, I was just trying to find a position/player that hasn’t really been talked about too much and ran with it to create some buzz.
by ColtsFanNChiTown on Mar 29, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I drafted Vance Walker in the 3rd on my mock as well. I definitely like how you used most of your picks on defense though.
This line will remain in my signature until the Colts draft Rashad Jennings in 2009.
Oh and I write words and stuff for Stampede Blue.
by KingRichard on Mar 29, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
okay
Slow 40 speed but EVERYONe was slow at combine.
by MasterRWayne on Mar 29, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There weren’t really alot of speed burners out there, but Coffey in my opinion produced against a high level of competition. If he’s available late in the 4th, I think he could be a good value pick.
by ColtsFanNChiTown on Mar 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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