The Indianapolis Colts made some major changes at the linebacker position this offseason, opting to trade eight-year veteran, and team captain, Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Colby Wooden.

Even after a successful NFL Draft from the Indianapolis Colts, it's worth adding more proven talent.

Colts GM Chris Ballard said the defense needed to get younger and faster. Second-round pick CJ Allen is both of those at linebacker

With that 47th pick, the Colts picked Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. -- a popular pick for Indianapolis in many mocks. Of note for the Colts, Melo says "expect a run on linebackers" in the second round. "Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is long, athletic, and rangy, checking preferred boxes for Colts GM Chris Ballard," wrote Melo.

Despite not having a first-round pick the Colts had a successful draft, having four picks that were ranked in Matt Miller's top 100.

The Colts need a starting linebacker, and there are plenty of choices with their second round pick. Unfortunately, they also need a pass rusher

With Rookie Minicamp starting today, the Seattle Seahawks have already inked more than half of their 2026 draft class to their initial contracts.