NFL Draft 2019: Indianapolis Colts full NFL mock draft

By Joe Romano | Mar 20, 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass in the snow warming up before an AFC Divisional Round playoff game game between the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs on January 12, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 15: Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Joejuan Williams (8) reacts to a defensive play in the 1st quarter during a college football game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 15, 2018, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 3 – Pick 89

Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt

Having three top-60 picks allows the Colts to take some risks in the draft. The first risk comes in the form of Vanderbilt corner Joejuan Williams. Once discussed as early as round two, Williams has taken a step back as other big, long corners push up the board. He is not in the same class as Houston’s Isaiah Johnson or Penn State’s Amani Oruwariye. Williams is, however, still a prospect that NFL teams will like.

Williams is an extremely long corner at 6-foot-4 and arms that measure 78 inches. Both of those put him in the upper tiers of all corners in the NFL. He disappointed at the combine with a 4.64 40-yard dash which will limit his ceiling in the league. What he did show was that he is strong despite that fantastic length, with 17 bench press reps.

Those two tests speak to the fact that Williams is best in a press corner role where he can then drop into a zone. He possesses excellent ball skills once it is in the air. He showcased an ability to diagnose routes throughout the season as well.

For the Colts, he joins recently re-signed Pierre Desir, former second-round pick Quincy Wilson and Kenny Moore to form an intriguing mix at corner. Desir is coming off a fantastic season and it is no surprise to see him back. Wilson has a way to go to live up to his draft hype but showed that he is at least capable. Williams gives them a big body to throw at different players as he grows into a full-time role.

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