Indianapolis Colts Updated Mock Draft 4/22/2011

Only one week till the Draft. Here my updated insight into the Colts Draft.

Round 1:   Nate Solder OT Colorado 6'8 320  (no change)

I still would love this pick. If Nate is still on board when the Colts pick.

2nd choice would be  Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin 6'7 315

 Round 2:  Change to Drake Nevis DT LSU

 Previous choice  Davon House CB New Mexico State  6'1 200   4.32 in the 40

Round 3:   James Brewer OT Indiana 6'6 325 or Stefen Wisniewski C Penn State

Round 4:   Curtis Marsh CB Utah State 6'1 200 or Marcus Gilbert Offensive Tackle Florida.

Round 5:   Ian Williams DT Notre Dame 6'1  320 or Brian Rolle OL Ohio State

Round 6:   Keith Williams  OG Nebraska 6'4 320 or Ryan Hill CB Miami FL

Round 7:  Brandon Bair DE Oregon or Zach Williams OG Washington State

This is my insight, please give me you feedback.

History of the Colts 1st Round Draft Choices from 1990 to present

Who did the Colts draft in 1991 and 2004 and 2008 in the first round? Most Colts fans have no idea. Here is a breakdown of all Colts picks from 1990 thru 2010.

1990 Jeff George   QB  First overall pick  :(
1991 No Pick
1992 Steve Emtman DE First overall pick and Quentin Coryatt LB 2nd overall.
1993 Sean Dawkins WR 16th overall
1994 Marshall Faulk RB 2nd overall and Trev Alberts LB 5th overall
1995 Ellis Johnson DT 15th overall
1996 Marvin Harrison WR 19th overall
1997 Tarik Glenn OT  19th overall
1998 Peyton Manning QB  First overall   :)
1999 Edgerrin James RB 4th overall
2000 Rob Morris LB 28th overall
2001 Reggie Wayne WR 30th overall
2002 Dwight Freeney DE 11th overall
2003 Dallas Clark TE 24 overall
2004 No Pick
2005 Marlin Jackson CB 29th overall
2006 Joseph Addai RB 30th overall
2007 Anthony Gonzalez WR 32 overall
2008 No Pick
2009 Donald Brown RB 27th overall
2010 Jerry Hughes DE 31st overall

Indianapolis Colts 2011 Mock Draft

 

Draft needs for the Colts are obvious. Offense and Defense linemen. Need depth on defense.
Here is an insight of how the Colts draft may playout.

Round 1:   Nate Solder OT Colorado 6'8 320

                   I would love this pick. If Nate is still on board when the Colts pick.

                   Possible picks
                   Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin 6'7 315
                   Derek Sherrod OT Mississippi State 6'5 325
                   Mike Pouncy OG  Florida 6'5 300

Round 2:   Davon House CB New Mexico State  6'1 200   4.32 in the 40

                 Davon would be a great help to the secondary. Good value in the second round.

                 Possible picks 
                 Benjamin Ijalana OG Villanova 6"4 320 
                 Rahim Moore  FS  UCLA 6'  200

Round 3:   James Brewer OT Indiana 6'6 325

                 James would add depth to the offensive line.
                 Possible picks
                 Quan Sturdivant ILB North Carolina 6'1 240
                 DeAndre McDaniel SS Clemson 6'  220

Round 4:   Curtis Marsh CB Utah State 6'1 200

                 Curtis is one of the top 7 cornerbacks in the draft. 

                 Possible picks
                 Kelvin Sheppard ILB LSU  6'2 250
                 Chris Culliver FS South Carolina 6' 200

Round 5:   Ian Williams DT Notre Dame 6'1  320

                 Ian had a fantastic senior year. Would help this defense.

                 Possible picks
                 Ross Homan OLB Ohio State 6'1 240
                 Rashad Carmichael CB Virginia Tech 5'10 190

Round 6:   Keith Williams  OG Nebraska 6'4 320

                 Keith would provide help as the season goes on.

                 Possible picks
                 Kendric Burney CB North Carolina 5'9 185