Indianapolis Colts 7-round mock draft

By Randy Gurzi | Dec 21, 2015

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Detailed view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet on the sidelines against the Denver Broncos in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 6, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Chris Jones (96) attempts to tackle UAB Blazers quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe (16) during the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3. Chris Jones, DE/DT, Mississippi State

Chris Jones is a large man. At 6’6″ and just over 300 pounds he has the size to be the prototypical 3-4 defensive end that can also slide inside to defensive tackle on four-man fronts.

The defensive lineman is a bit of a project according to scouts, but he has shown some great improvement at the snap, which has led to him becoming a solid defender against the run.

Indianapolis’ defensive line has resembled a turnstile in recent years, so taking a chance on a project player in round three can’t do any harm. Jones is incredibly strong but there are questions about his motor. If the Colts can find a defensive coordinator (again assuming pink slips are flying around in the offseason) that can light a fire under the 300-pounder, they could find one of the steals of the draft with this selection here.

For Jones his stats, which are 89 tackles with 17.5 going for a loss and 8.5 sacks, won’t jump out at you, but a player who does the dirty work like him is essential in a 3-4 front.

Next: Round 4

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