The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 NFL draft with seven selections and ended up making eight picks after accumulating some additional capital on Day 2 trade down.
Let's take our first look at the Colts' full 2026 draft class.
Allen ranked among the best in run defense over both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, according to PFF's metrics. He's been a very sound tackler. In coverage, he allowed 10.6 yards per catch in 2025, with three pass breakups.
Haulcy is an experienced defender with nearly 3,000 career snaps, spending regular time at both free safety and in the box. He's been a sound run defender by PFF's metrics and has had very good ball production in coverage, logging eight interceptions and 10 pass breakups the last two seasons.
He is a two-year starter with all of his snaps coming at right guard. Farmer was stout in pass protection, surrendering only 14 pressures and three sacks over 457 pass-blocking snaps in 2025. He also graded out fairly well in the run game by PFF's metrics.
Boettcher played over 1,200 snaps the last two seasons, including nearly 800 in 2025. He's been a reliable tackler during the span, allowing him to grade out well by PFF's metrics. That ability also helped him limit plays in the passing game, surrendering just 6.0 yards per catch last season, along with forcing an interception and three pass breakups.
Over 136 pass rush snaps last season, Gumbs generated 13 pressures and three sacks. The year prior, he logged 26 pressures and five sacks across 188 pass rush snaps. He's taken advantage of his opportunities and been a willing run defender.
Curry saw a big jump in production last season, posting 46 pressures and 12 sacks, according to PFF. He was also one of PFF's highest graded run defenders at this position group.
McGowan rushed for 730 yards in 2024 while at New Mexico and then totaled 824 yards in the SEC with Kentucky this past season. He has 64 targets in the passing game between those two seasons, but he will have to improve in pass protection.
He played a big role in Oklahoma's offense last season, totaling 86 targets. He would catch 58 of those passes for 617 yards with four touchdowns. Most of Burks' snaps came out wide, but he does have slot experience. This past season, Burks was quite good after the catch.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Get to know all 8 Colts' selections