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Heading into the 2021 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts should be looking to build on a playoff-ready roster that has largely been shaped through the draft.
Centerpieces like Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard and Julian Blackmon all made their way to Indianapolis through the annual selection process. And while the Colts have traded for key players like DeForest Buckner and new starting quarterback Carson Wentz, their recent draft track record is strong.
Indianapolis managed to win 11 games this past season with an aging Philip Rivers under center. If Wentz can regain some of his previous form, the Colts should be back in the playoff mix this season.
Report: Colts Have ‘Real Interest’ in Prized Virginia Tech OT Christian Darrisaw Ahead of the NFL Draft
According to The Athletic’s
ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft:
“A popular projection: Indianapolis. Mocks have been tapping Darrisaw to the tackle-needy Colts for months, and the team’s interest is real. (Darrisaw says he’s developed a good relationship with the Colts’ East Coast scout, Mike Derice, and has interviewed with the club.)
Now, the Colts’ genuine interest in Darrisaw these days is hardly surprising.
Indianapolis has a huge hole to fill at starting left tackle in the wake of longtime veteran anchor