INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball as Karl Joseph #42 of the Oakland Raiders tries to make the stop at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The Indianapolis Colts‘ 2018 draft class doesn’t get mentioned enough as one of the best in the last several years.
Of course, that group is headlined by picks such as Quenton Nelson at No. 6 overall — after GM Chris Ballard absolutely fleeced the Jets by trading back multiple picks — and Darius Leonard and Braden Smith in the second round, which look like steals given both of them just inked top-dollar extensions this offseason.