Colts face draft uncertainty after ESPN's mock predicts difficult future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:28 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

ESPN's Field Yates released a mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft, highlighting challenges for the Indianapolis Colts. Currently at 2-4, the Colts are projected to pick 10th overall, which they no longer own due to a trade with the New York Jets. This trade was part of the deal involving Sauce Gardner, where the Colts sent multiple first-round picks and AD Mitchell to New York. The Colts have struggled significantly after a promising start in 2025, ending that season on a seven-game losing streak. Following recent performance, the team recently fired GM Chris Ballard. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon reiterated the team's goals for the 2026 season amid the uncertainty and potential for further losses that could negatively impact their objectives.
- •Colts currently hold a 2-4 record this season.
- •Their 10th overall pick belongs to the New York Jets.
- •The trade with the Jets included multiple first-round picks.
- •Colts ended the 2025 season on a seven-game losing streak.
- •GM Chris Ballard has been recently fired by the Colts.
- 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN's 2027 NFL mock draft provides harsh reminder for Colts
"A recent mock draft from ESPN's Field Yates ended up being a harsh reminder for the Indianapolis Colts.
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