The Indianapolis Colts have been busy building their roster, inking six of their eight draft picks and 12 undrafted free agents to rookie contracts on Thursday night. This wave of signings marks a significant step in shaping the team's future, as the Colts look to reload after an active offseason.

Leading the draft class is second-round linebacker CJ Allen, who becomes the team's top selection after the Colts dealt away their first-round pick. Allen, a hard-hitting playmaker out of Clemson, is expected to compete for immediate playing time in the middle of the defense. Joining him in the fold are third-round safety A.J. Haulcy, fifth-round defensive end George Gumbs, sixth-round defensive end Caden Curry, seventh-round running back Seth McGowan, and seventh-round wide receiver Deion Burks.

While most of the class is now under contract, a pair of fourth-round selections—guard Jalen Farmer and linebacker Bryce Boettcher—remain unsigned. These two are the final pieces of the puzzle for the Colts' 2026 draft haul, and fans can expect deals to be finalized in the coming days as the team prepares for rookie minicamp.

Beyond the draft, the Colts have also added a dozen undrafted rookies, a group that often provides hidden gems and valuable depth. The signings include Arkansas defensive tackle Cam Ball, Wisconsin safety Austin Brown, Ole Miss linebacker Tahj Chambers, Duke wide receiver Sahmir Hagans, Purdue wide receiver E.J. Horton Jr., Virginia defensive end Mitchell Melton, Texas running back Lincoln Pare, Penn State tackle Nolan Rucci, Arkansas wide receiver Raylen Sharpe, Alabama center Geno VanDeMark, Abilene Christian running back Jordon Vaughn, and LSU linebacker West Weeks.

For Colts fans, this influx of young talent signals a fresh start on both sides of the ball. Whether these rookies develop into starters or key special teams contributors, the team's depth chart is suddenly looking a lot deeper. Keep an eye on those undrafted free agents—history shows that diamonds in the rough can make all the difference in a long NFL season.