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The Colts were able to pull in several of the players they were targeting and loved heading into the draft. Overall, they had a goal of adding more speed and athleticism to their defense, and man, did they do that. Linebackers Ben Banogu, Bobby Okereke and E.J. Speed as well as cornerback Marvell Tell III all showed elite athletic traits during pre-draft workouts and should be able to play multiple roles with the Colts along with safety Khari Willis and defensive end Gerri Green. Banogu, Okereke and Speed should add incredible competition to the linebacker group during training camp and should make the special teams coverage units event better. Rock Ya-Sin has "shutdown corner" written all over him if he develops as his work ethic says he should. Arguably the "belle of the ball," however, is wide receiver Parris Campbell. In speaking with the media, head coach Frank Reich, general manager Chris Ballard and Midwest area scout Chad Henry all fawned over what they think Campbell will be capable of in an offense like the Colts'. In Year 2 of establishing Coach Reich's culture, the Colts added high-character players who they can inject into their locker room as leaders. Nearly all of their 10-man haul were team captains for their college teams.