INDIANAPOLIS -- Conventional wisdom suggested the Indianapolis Colts should spend an early draft pick on a defensive back to supplement a young and unproven secondary. In reality, the Colts waited until the fifth round to address the position.
The general consensus was that Indianapolis could use more explosiveness at wide receiver. But while on the clock at No. 46 overall in the second round, the Colts happily traded down six spots, risking the loss of their eventual pick at No. 52, former Texas receiver Adonai Mitchell.
Then, in the third and fourth rounds, the Colts selected back-to-back offensive line prospects -- even after returning their entire starting unit and top backups.