2019 NFL Draft: Indianapolis Colts 7-round mock
By Joe Romano
Round 5 – Pick 165
Jalen Jelks, EDGE, Oregon
Indianapolis is not afraid to draft undersized players. They did it last year with Tyquan Lewis and Kemoko Turay. Both players are high upside athletes who can win with that athleticism. Both also may have been miscast by their college.
Sticking to that team, Indianapolis should give a long look to Jalen Jelks of Oregon. Typically lined up inside, the 245 pound Jelks projects as an edge. Unfortunately he lacks the bend and get off to be an elite edge prospect despite some ridiculous length. What he does have is a devastating bull rush that gets on offensive lineman in a hurry. He’s a prospect who can grow into a better role and help a rotation like the Colts.
Round 6 – Pick 200
Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
The Colts already grabbed a receiver in this mock draft. However if they don’t grab a veteran with their cap space, they need to add another. Right now it’s Hilton, Deon Cain, Daurice Fountain and Chester Rodgers sitting on their depth chart. One thing that stands out is a lack of options, outside of Hilton, to play in the slot.
A high-upside player like Georgia State’s Penny Hart would make a ton of sense. A combine snub, Hart fits the mold of a prototypical slot player. He’s 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds. However he’s lightning quick and fast out of his breaks. He’s another weapon for an offense that is building something. Hart’s value as a kick and punt returner can get him on the field early but his upside is that of a third option in a passing attack.
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Round 7 – Pick 242
Donald Parham, WR, Stetson
Speaking of upside, Donald Parham of Stetson makes sense for a team like the Colts with a lot of picks. Parham comes from a small school and is as raw as they come. However, he’s enormous at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds. A guy of his height, should not move the way he does. He’s an elite athlete and at times looks like a man among boys at Stetson. His best spot may be inside as a “big slot” who can win at the seam. He does not possess the long speed or ability to beat press to consistently play on the outside. This is the type of player stashed on a practice squad in hopes of development, a smart pick for the Colts.