Colts face draft dilemma after tough Week 1 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Following a disappointing Week 1 against the Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts are projected to have a top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. However, the Colts' first-round selection for that draft belongs to the New York Jets due to a previous trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner. ESPN's Football Power Index gives the Colts a 53% chance to secure a top-10 selection and a 23% chance for a top-five pick. With the season just beginning, the Colts' management is aware of the potential repercussions if the team's performance does not improve.
- •Colts had a poor performance in Week 1 against the Ravens.
- •ESPN projects Colts with a 53% chance for a top-10 pick in 2027.
- •Colts' 2027 first-round pick is owned by the New York Jets.
- •Projection indicates a 23% chance for the Colts to secure a top-five pick.
- •The trade for Sauce Gardner is backfiring due to current team struggles.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN projects Colts 2027 draft position after Week 1 but there's a problem
"Following Week 1, ESPN has projected the 2027 NFL draft order. But for the Colts, there's one problem.
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