COLTS BIG BOARD: FINAL DRAFT RANKINGS

I liked most of your picks except Shonn Greene, Ian Johnson, and Graham Harrell. I think Shonn Greene might be a good back, but he’s far too untested in the passing game to be a Colts back. Ian Johnson and Graham Harrell define system players. I don’t think either one of these guys are going to be worth much if anything in the NFL.

My favorite part is the draft needs. I like how you listed them but with conditions like a DT needing to be one who could start right away. It means a lot more when talking about needs to be specific about not just the position but what you want out of the position.

A list like this is more fun to have on draft day. Mock drafts, in contrast, can be worthless after the first round when all of the missed picks start snowballing. It will be neat to watch for guys who get left behind on this list as the draft moves on and guys who picked way ahead of time.

Nice work again bamock. I love the board for the most part. I was a little surprised to see a guy like Harvin so high in your first round board given recent concerns raised over possible drug taking and general character concerns, however, I love this guy and could see him becoming a true NFL star if he stays healthy. He would add a new dimension to our offense, we have two great receivers in wayne and gonzo but they’re not exactly electric. This guy has phenomenal speed, combine that with his agility and the fluidity with which he moves and there is potential for greatness there. When I think about Harvin in a colts uniform, well I just get very comfortable (can’t remember what movie that’s a line from?). Anyway, he is the player amongst all those you listed, that gets my pulse racing the most, the question is would an exciting pick like this or maybe a more conservative pick like ziggy help us win more games…. And that’s why we have Bill Polian

1st Round :
- Pretty much exactly how I’d rank them, but I’d actually put Pettigrew at 9 after seeing the breakdown of our line and knowing he would be a pretty significant upgrade blocking wise and would also be an upgrade receiving wise by allowing Dallas to slide to the slot in 3 WR sets and still have a large, physical redzone threat that we haven’t had for awhile.

2nd Round :
-I’d put William Moore in the 2nd round ranked 3rd or 4th. Moore is honestly probably one of the best prospects as a WILL for us.
- I’d probably swap Moala with Brace.
- I think you have Williams ranked a full round too high
- Probably have to put LeSean McCoy and D. Brown both ranked ahead of Jennings on the off chance they fall

3rd Round:
- I’d put Marks probably at the top or 2nd in round 3, he’d be good value there
- I’d probably put Chris Baker and Dorell Scott at 7 and 8 for round 3, Baker would be higher if he hadn’t been arrested
- I’d put Troy Kropog in round 3 ahead of Magee
- I’d take Ramses Barden before Shonn Greene
- I’d seriously consider putting Pat White somewhere at the bottom of your third round ranking. If we’re looking at QBs, may as well get the one that’s looked the best and might also be able to play receiver. If he’s taught right, he could be a great QB in a few years.

4th Round:
- Fenuki Tupou would be a steal
- I’d probably put Cedric Peerman where you have Sheets, Sheets where Coffee is, and Coffee at the top of the 5th

5th Round:
- I’d put Brandon Long at the top of the 5th and try to hit on another 5th round DE as good depth and an eventual starter.

6th Round:
- I think you have Butler ranked 2 rounds too low. I’d put him behind Bruton in round 4.

7th Round:
- Who cares?

Anyway, just my thoughts. Take it for what it’s worth.

…Nick Reed out of Oregon in the 5th/6th for a little pass rush depth / potential for grooming at OLB?

I know Monsterbox touched on this a little bit, but if the Colts were looking for a DT in the later rounds like the 3rd…I probably would have slotted Vance Walker out of GT somewhere along with Dorell Scott. Also, any potential for CB Victor Harris out of VT maybe between rounds 2-4 (not sure) for the Colts. I know his 40 time was pretty bad, but if he falls somewhat, I think the Colts could strongly consider him. Besides his 40 time (Hughes had a slow time also), he fits that Colt CB style and also performed well throughout his college career. With Jackson and Jennings becoming FAs and possibly not resigned next season, drafting a CB could contend for the second or third spot that year..

I’m sure this has been talked to death on other threads but I just can’t see Polian taking a flier on Harvin with his character issues. I just saw an article (somewhere that I know can’t find) where scouts were polled about the players with the biggest character question marks. Harvin showed up on everyone’s list. His 12 on the wonderlic tends to compound that assessment. I couldn’t agree more with the rest of your first round not that I’m a big draftnik but that one stood out to me.