What the Colts depth chart looks like ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

Kevin Hickey

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The Indianapolis Colts are just a few weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft where they are hoping to add some talent to the depth chart.

After a relatively quiet free agency that included signing the majority of their big in-house players, the Colts will be running it back with a pretty similar team before the draft.

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There were a few changes made to the depth chart this offseason between signing a pair of outside free agents and a number of players leaving for other destinations.

Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, here's a look at the Colts depth chart on offense and defense:

Colts Offensive Depth Chart

Position First Second Third
QB Anthony Richardson Joe Flacco Sam Ehlinger
RB Jonathan Taylor Trey Sermon Evan Hull
Tyler Goodson
WR Michael Pittman Jr. DJ Montgomery  
WR Alec Pierce Ashton Dulin Juwann Winfree
Slot WR Josh Downs    
TE Mo Alie-Cox Jelani Woods Andrew Ogletree
TE Kylen Granson Will Mallory  
LT Bernhard Raimann Jake Witt  
LG Quenton Nelson    
C Ryan Kelly Danny Pinter Wesley French
Jack Anderson
RG Will Fries Josh Sills  
RT Braden Smith Blake Freeland  

Notes

  • Joe Flacco will work as the backup to Anthony Richardson, who is working his way back from shoulder surgery.
  • There is a need to add some depth behind Jonathan Taylor in the backfield, but there's a chance Trey Sermon and Evan Hull are competing for that role.
  • It is expected that the Colts will use an early pick at wide receiver in the draft. When that will be and what type of receiver they bring in remain mysteries.

Colts Defensive Depth Chart

Position First Second Third
DE Kwity Paye Tyquan Lewis Genard Avery
1-Tech DT Grover Stewart Raekwon Davis Eric Johnson
3-Tech DT DeForest Buckner Taven Bryan Adetomiwa Adebawore
DE Samson Ebukam Dayo Odeyingbo Titus Leo
WILL E.J.Speed Grant Stuard  
MIKE Zaire Franklin Segun Olubi Cameron McGrone
SAM Ronnie Harrison Isaiah Land  
CB Julius Brents Darrell Baker Jr. Ameer Speed
CB Dallis Flowers Jaylon Jones  
Slot CB Kenny Moore II Chris Lammons  
FS Nick Cross Rodney Thomas Daniel Scott
SS Julian Blackmon Trevor Denbow  

Notes

  • This unit will look very similar to what they put on the field last year.
  • Expect an early pick—likely No. 15—to be used at cornerback in the draft. Though the return of Dallis Flowers from an Achilles injury adds more competition to room already.
  • The safety position could use more depth, especially behind Julian Blackmon, who was re-signed on a one-year deal.
  • Don't be surprised if the Colts continue to add to the trenches late on Day 2 or early on Day 3, especially if they trade back and acquire more picks.

Colts Special Teams Depth Chart

Position Player
Punter Rigoberto Sanchez
Kicker Matt Gay
Long Snapper Luke Rhodes

 

Kevin Hickey

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Hickey was previously the managing editor of USA Today's Colts Wire. His work is also featured as a fantasy football analyst for The Huddle. A career .232 hitter, he is an avid reader of Spider-Man comics, an admirer of the James Webb Space Telescope, and a keen enthusiast of Ma’s sauce. You can find him on Twitter/X @KevinHickey11