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26. Indianapolis Colts
Pick: Jerry Tillery | Defensive Tackle | Notre Dame
The Colts add reinforcements to the interior of their defensive line here by selecting Tillery. Pass rush and having quality depth featuring waves of defensive linemen will always be something that Ballard, head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus build this team on.
Although he could be more consistent, Tillery is pro-ready and would be able to contribute as an interior pass rusher right away. His frame and athleticism would also allow him to play either end or tackle in certain situations.
Age and free agency is likely to thin the herd on the Colts' line within the next couple years. Justin Houston, Jabaal Sheard and Margus Hunt all will be at least 30 when the 2019 season begins, and Denico Autry, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Hassan Ridgeway, Grover Stewart, Houston, Hunt and Sheard will all be due to hit free agency within the next two years.
(2019 Colts.com Mock Draft 1.0 and 2.0 previous selection: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson)