Normally, when a team takes a player in the first couple of rounds of any given NFL draft, that player plays quickly. Teams would avoid taking a player high if they weren't sure the person could contribute fairly soon. This is why a recent Indianapolis Colts' decision is very confusing.
In the second round of the 2025 draft, Indy chose Ohio State edge rusher JT Tuimoloau. Oddly, the rookie was a healthy scratch in his first game. In Week 2, one might assume that Tuimoloau would have a better chance of playing because starter Laiatu Latu was injured and not playing.