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Expert: R.J. White, CBS Sports
Date of mock draft: April 12 (link)
Selection: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Greedy Williams, CB, LSU; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Analysis: “The Colts are one of the rare teams that doesn't make any trades in my mock, but that doesn't mean they're lacking for talent in this class. Wilkins is considered by many to be a top-15 player, but positional need and scheme fit could push him down to the Colts at No. 26, where he'd be a steal. The Colts open the second round with potentially the top safety in the class in Abram, a thumper in the box who makes for a great long-term pairing with Malik Hooker. Arcega-Whiteside is a big target for Andrew Luck who gives the team a long-term running mate for T.Y. Hilton. Long is a talented corner who may need to shift inside in the pros, but he should be capable of contributing immediately. Banogu gives the team more depth at defensive end after adding Justin Houston, and he'll likely remain no more than a rotational option, though one who can succeed in small doses. Anderson has been plagued by injuries but he's capable of filling a big-back role in a committee when healthy. Tavai should be a solid depth option at linebacker immediately and could develop into a starter next to 2018 breakout Darius Leonard. Doss brings more depth at receiver as someone who could shine in a limited role, while Wharton is another lottery ticket at corner.”
Note: White most recently conducted a seven-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting Johnathan Abram S, Mississippi State (No. 34 overall) and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting David Long, CB, Michigan. Fourth round: Ben Banogu, DE, TCU, and Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma. Fifth round: Jahlani Tavai, LB, Hawaii. Sixth round: Keelan Doss, WR, Cal Davis. Seventh round: Isaiah Wharton, CB, Rutgers.