Indianapolis Colts full 2018 NFL mock draft
By Joe Romano
Round 5 – Pick 140
Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford
The Colts drafted Qunicy Wilson a year ago. They lost Vontae Davis and Rashaan Melvin this season. There is a hole at corner. Quenton Meeks is a valuable player who has starter potential. The long Stanford product does not have the desired deep speed to be an elite prospect. However, he is a smart player with great technique that can get him on the field early.
It’s hard to find corners who are 6-foot-2 with long arms like Meeks. With last years’ first round pick Malik Hooker over the top, Meeks would have the protection he needs to excel on the outside.
Round 6 – Pick 178
Byron Pringle, WR, Kansas State
The Colts already grabbed Courtland Sutton in round two to pair with T.Y. Hilton. The team cannot enter the 2018 season with those two and Chester Rodgers as the best receivers on the team. This is a position I could see Ballard and company doubling up on. Byron Pringle is an intriguing prospect out of Kansas State at the position.
Pringle is an excellent route runner with strong hands. He will get pushed down draft boards because of his age (25 next season) and a sketchy background. However, he is a deep threat who can run nuanced routes. If his off the field issues check out, he could make some team very happy with early contributions.
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Round 7 – Pick 221
Scott Quessenberry, C/G, UCLA
Indianapolis needs help at the guard position. It is one reason that Quinton Nelson cannot be ruled out with the third pick. However, this is a deep class. There was no value at other spots so they wait until round seven. Scott Quessenberry is a solid player who was a four year starter for the Bruins. He is a center coming out but has played guard in the past.
With Ryan Kelly’s injury a year ago, having a positional flexible player in the interior is a smart pick. He will likely start out as a back-up but is a strong enough player to eventually push for starters snaps.