The Indianapolis Colts made their splash move Thursday night in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft by taking quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick.
Now, general manager Chris Ballard and the rest of the front office will be looking to add some starting-caliber players to both sides of the ball when Day 2 officially begins Friday evening.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if Ballard tried to trade back at some point, especially from the No. 35 pick for a team willing to give up something extra in a trade. They may not know until the draft starts, though.
Regardless, there’s still plenty of talent left on the board for the Colts to consider on Day 2. Included with each player will be the grade and positional ranking we had on our big board pre-draft. Only one player with a Round 1 grade from our big board remains, and that’s Kentucky quarterback Will Levis.
Below are the big board rankings at each position:
| Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Interior OL | Offensive Tackles |
| Defensive Tackles | Edge Rushers | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties |
Sorted by position and round grade, here are the best remaining players available for the Colts on Day 2 of the draft:
1
TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
Grade: Round 2 (TE1)
An extremely well-rounded tight end prospect, Mayer has the ability to be an immediate starting Y tight end from the jump with a long career in sight. He’s not the most explosive or athletic tight end, but he’s efficient with his movements and can be a weapon in the passing game a la Jason Witten or Jack Doyle.
2
TE Darnell Washington, Georgia
Grade: Round 2 (TE3)
Imagine a tight end room with Washington and Jelani Woods—arguably the two most athletic tight ends in NFL history. Washington didn’t produce much as a receiver, but he’s an excellent blocking tight end and has the upside to be an elite receiving option in the red zone. It’s unlikely the Colts draft him in Round 2, but man it would be fun in Shane Steichen’s offense.
3
WR Tyler Scott, Cincinnati
Grade: Round 2 (WR5)
Though undersized (a theme in this class), Scott can be a fantastic vertical threat from the slot. He has high-end speed, nuanced route running, explosiveness and solid change-of-direction skills. His lack of size will limit his role, but he would be an explosive addition to the slot for the Colts.
4
WR Josh Downs, North Carolina
Grade: Round 2 (WR6)
I probably like Downs more than the Colts will. I see a shifty route runner with good speed and a surprisingly strong ability to win at the catch point in contested situations despite his size. He will struggle against press coverage, but he could be a nice addition as a vertical slot option in Steichen’s offense.
5
iOL O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida
Grade: Round 2 (iOL2)
A three-year starter between Louisville and Florida, Torrence is a physical mauling guard in the game. He brings massive size and powerful hands that latch onto blocks, and he moves well for his size at 330 pounds. He may not add as much as a puller or mover, but he’s a strong fit for the Colts both on the field and with his mentality.
6
G/T Cody Mauch, North Dakota State
Grade: Round 2 (iOL3)
Mauch spent the last three seasons as the starting left tackle for the Bisons. He moves extremely well as a lighter offensive lineman and shows efficient/aggressive strikes with his hands. There are some technical developments that must come, but he’s a fantastic fit for the Colts.
7
iOL Steve Avila, TCU
Grade: Round 2 (iOL4)
A powerful and stocky run blocker, Avila would step right in as the starting right guard for Indy. He moves well for his size, and his hand strikes contain a lot of power. He has the positional versatility to work at all three interior spots and would be a starter from Day 1.
8
C John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
Grade: Round 2 (iOL5)
A bit lighter as a center, Schmitz would be the eventual successor to Ryan Kelly. He has strong movement skills, aggressiveness and leadership. He has experience making calls at the line, and he has plenty of experience with 35 starts over the course of his career.
9
OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State
Grade: Round 2 (OT5)
A local product and two-year starter for the Buckeyes, Jones is the biggest offensive lineman in this class. At 6-foot-8 and 374 pounds, Jones is a mauler with 36.5-inch arms. There is development needed in the sense of refined pass protection, but his massive frame gives him an easy floor as a run blocker.
10
EDGE B.J. Ojulari, LSU
Grade: Round 2 (EDGE8)
A two-year starter for the Tigers, Ojulari doesn’t have ideal size, but he shows good length and an impressive first step as a stand-up rusher. Most likely a better pass rusher than run defender, Ojulari would fit as a Yannick Ngakoue type of player. He brings a high motor, high character and was voted team captain as a true junior.
11
DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
Grade: Round 2
Projecting as a three-technique or base defensive end, Adebawore has the size, length and explosiveness to be a high-upside pass rusher on the interior. He does a nice job with his hands and was voted a senior team captain.
12
LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson
Grade: Round 2 (LB1)
A two-year starter, Simpson has the length, speed and range for today’s NFL. His athleticism is off the charts, and he has experience playing various linebacker positions.
13
LB Drew Sanders, Arkansas
Grade: Round 2 (LB2)
14
CB Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
Grade: Round 2 (CB3)
The son of the former NFL linebacker, Porter Jr. was thought to be going in the first round. His fit within the Colts’ scheme isn’t all that strong considering their zone-heavy approach. Physically, Porter Jr. has everything teams want in a cornerback. He has the length, quickness and press abilities to thrive as a boundary corner. But the Colts don’t run press-man all that often under Gus Bradley, and Porter Jr. tends to get a bit grabby at the top of routes. Still, his upside keeps him near the top of the board.
15
CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia
Grade: Round 2 (CB4)
A two-year starter, Ringo is a great fit for the Colts. He has the size, length, speed and ball skills that fit in Gus Bradley’s defense. Ringo’s competitive toughness and physicality against the run will appeal to the Colts, and he is best suited for a zone-heavy scheme that emphasizes his athleticism and ball skills.
16
CB Julius Brents, Kansas State
Grade: Round 2 (CB7)
A two-year starter, Brents is a near-perfect fit for the Colts. He has great size and impeccable length to go along with elite explosiveness and short-area quickness. He lacks long speed, is a late bloomer and is an older prospect. However, he showed improving ball skills and is a natural fit for a zone-heavy scheme with upside as a press-man corner.
17
S Brian Branch, Alabama
Grade: Round 2 (SAF1)
With three years of starting experience, Branch projects as a versatile safety even if he is a bit undersized. His assignments included coverage from the nickel while adding a presence in the box as well. He’s a sure-tackler and can add to the pass rush as a nickel blitz.
18
RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
Grade: Round 3 (RB3)
The senior prospect is one of the bigger backs in the class and while he’s not a burner, he moves well. He also catches passes and profiles as a three-down back. It would be a waste pick for the Colts unless they have no plans to re-sign Jonathan Taylor (they do.) Still, Charbonnet is a well-rounded back for a team that needs starting competition.
19
WR Marvin Mims, Oklahoma
Grade: Round 3 (WR7)
Another smaller but shifty slot receiver is Mims. He has the high-end speed to threaten defenses vertically from the slot, and he’ll bring plenty of juice given his elite athleticism. There are still nuances to route running he must overcome, but he’s a solid tracker and has special teams abilities as well.
20
WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
Grade: Round 3 (WR8)
I’m lower than the consensus on Hyatt most likely. He probably will go in the first round or late second, but there’s a lot of development that needs to take place as a route runner. He wins with elite straight-line speed and tracking ability, and that can work in the right role, but spending a Round 2 pick on him is a bit too rich for me.
21
WR Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss
Grade: Round 3 (WR9)
There may not be a better fit for the Colts than Mingo. He’s a big, physical slot receiver who is a bully after the catch. Despite being 220 pounds, Mingo posted a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical. He won’t win with elite route running or separation, but he does enough to thrive as a big slot option with YAC abilities.
22
WR Cedric Tillman, Tennessee
Grade: Round 3 (WR10)
Another bigger wide receiver in this class is Tillman. He might have been ranked higher than Hyatt had injuries not slowed his 2022 season down. He’s more of an X receiver than a big slot considering his explosiveness, length and physicality against press coverage. Development is needed as a route runner, but there’s upside with Tillman.
23
TE Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State
Grade: Round 3 (TE4)
Kraft is still a project in some respects of his route running and blocking, but he has good size, speed and explosiveness to be an intriguing option in the tight end room.
24
TE Sam LaPorta, Iowa
Grade: Round 3 (TE5)
Though a bit undersized, LaPorta fits the role as a move tight end and can win with speed, explosiveness and YAC ability. LaPorta has solid body control and athleticism but is still finding his way as a blocker.
25
G/T Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
Grade: Round 3 (iOL7)
Though some will have him listed as a tackle, I think Bergeron would be a solid fit as a guard for the Colts. He moves well for his size and is a strong run blocker. Hand placement and technique will be the areas of improvement for Bergeron, but he would compete for the starting right guard spot immediately.
26
C Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Grade: Round 3 (iOL8)
A two-year starter at center for the Badgers, Tippmann is a tall and lengthy center. He moves well for his height and is known to be a strong communicator at the line of scrimmage. He could use some improvement with consistent hand placement, but there’s upside for him to be a solid starter anchoring an offensive line.
27
C Luke Wypler, Ohio State
Grade: Round 3 (iOL9)
A two-year starter at center for the Badgers, Tippmann is a tall and lengthy center. He moves well for his height and is known to be a strong communicator at the line of scrimmage. He could use some improvement with consistent hand placement, but there’s upside for him to be a solid starter anchoring an offensive line.
28
OT Nick Saldiveri, Old Dominion
Grade: Round 3 (OT6)
A three-year starter at right tackle, Saldiveri might be the ideal swing tackle addition in the draft. He has excellent movement skills to go along with a moldable frame and enough length to get by. His hand striking could use some development, but he was a team captain and has the skills to work at both guard and tackle.
29
EDGE Keion White, Georgia Tech
Grade: Round 3 (EDGE9)
Still learning the position, White transitioned from tight end in 2019 while at Old Dominion. He transferred to Georgia Tech during the pandemic but only had one year of starting experience. White’s advanced age and lack of refinement may hurt his stock. But he brings impressive size, length and power to set the edge against the run.
30
EDGE Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
Grade: Round 3 (EDGE10)
A redshirt junior and two-year starter, Foskey was a team captain for the Fighting Irish in 2022. He recorded 26.5 sacks and 31.5 tackles for loss in 25 starts. A versatile pass rusher, Foskey projects best as a base defensive end in an event front, but he has experience both standing up and playing off the ball. Foskey has good size, length and a high motor.
31
EDGE Derick Hall, Auburn
Grade: Round 3 (EDGE11)
A two-year starter and a team captain in 2022, Hall brings good size, length and burst. Though he lacks bend running the arc, he shows impressive short-area quickness with plenty of power. He projects best as a stand-up rusher in an odd front who will attract teams with high motor quick step off the line.
32
EDGE Zach Harrison, Ohio State
Grade: Round 3 (EDGE12)
It would not be a surprise if Harrison was one of Chris Ballard’s favorites. He brings elite size and length for the position with a massive 85.5-inch wingspan. He’s not a bendy edge rusher, but he wins with burst, power and length. He’s consistently disruptive and can play both on the edge and the interior. He was a team captain and attended the Senior Bowl.
33
LB Dorian Williams, Tulane
Grade: Round 3 (LB4)
Though a bit lean, Williams has the length, range and athleticism the Colts will like. He spent most of his time working as the WILL while working consistently on special teams as well. He’s still developing but will be 21 years old on draft day.
34
LB Daiyan Henley, Washington State
Grade: Round 3 (LB5)
Henley has been starting at linebacker for two seasons and made the switch from wide receiver in 2020 so he’s very new at the position. He has the size, range, length and athleticism to be a development, but he’s also going to be 24 years old before his rookie season ends.
35
LB DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
Grade: Round 3 (LB6)
With three years of starting experience, Overshwon is a bit on the smaller side for linebackers, but he moves well and has a quick first step. He has good length and a high motor but is still developing his counters to getting off blocks. He’d be a nice depth piece to have while he develops.
36
CB Darius Rush, South Carolina
Grade: Round 3 (CB8)
A two-year starter, Rush switched from wide receiver to cornerback during the 2019 season. He has good size, elite length and the type of speed and explosiveness to stay on the boundary. He’s a better fit for a man-heavy scheme, but he showed off some impressive ball skills and was a special teams contributor. His lack of run-game support might move him down a bit, but he’s intriguing.
37
CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (FL)
Grade: Round 3 (CB9)
A two-year starter, Stevenson brings the type of size, length, speed and short-area quickness that teams want in a boundary cornerback. He shows the desire to impact the run game and has the physical tools to be a press-man cornerback at the next level.
38
CB Cam Smith, South Carolina
Grade: Round 3 (CB10)
A three-year starter for the Gamecocks, Smith brings a competitive edge to the field along with positional versatility to work both in the slot and on the boundary. He’s a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with length, speed, explosiveness and short-area quickness. His ball skills are impressive with 24 passes defended and six interceptions in 19 starts. If he can clean up some of the grabby penalties, Smith has some upside to be a starter in a zone scheme.
39
CB Clark Phillips III, Utah
Grade: Round 3 (CB11)
A three-year starter and team captain in 2022, Phillips lacks the size and length the Colts typically target. However, he shows off impeccable ball skills and a true dawg mentality at the catch point. A strong leader, hard worker and physical player, Phillips checks a lot of boxes if the Colts can look past his size limitations.
40
CB DJ Turner, Michigan
Grade: Round 3 (CB12)
A two-year starter, Turner is lower on my board for the Colts than most analysts overall. He has a lean frame with a lack of length. He makes up for it with elite track speed, short-area quickness and explosiveness. Turner is known for his work ethic, ball skills and physical mentality, all of which will appeal to the Colts. He would be a good fit as a nickel, but may be limited to that role in the NFL.
41
CB Cory Trice Jr., Purdue
Grade: Round 3 (CB13)
A fifth-year senior and four-year starter, Trice has the size, length and elite athleticism the Colts will love. He competes against the run and has shown the upside to be a solid zone cornerback. He has experience at both safety and cornerback, and he showed promising ball skills in 2022.
42
CB Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford
Grade: Round 3 (CB14)
A four-year starter, Kelly has the length, short-area quickness and physicality the Colts desire. He’s impactful in the run game and shows promising ball skills as a zone cornerback. He lacks top-end speed but checks a lot of other boxes with the potential to be a solid No. 2 with further development.
43
S Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Grade: Round 3 (SAF2)
Johnson was a two-year starter for the Aggies working mostly as a strong safety near the line of scrimmage. He’s a physical force against the run but also has experience working in the slot and as a deep safety. Johnson is still a work in progress in coverage, especially when it comes to consistent ball skills.
44
S Jartavius "Quan" Martin, Illinois
Grade: Round 3 (SAF3)
A five-year starter and team captain in 2022 for Illinois, Marting projects as an intriguing slot option for the Colts late on Day 2 or on Day 3. He’s not the biggest safety in the class, but he has great speed, explosiveness and footwork from the nickel position. He recently moved from boundary corner to nickel safety and wracked up 22 passes defended in 21 starts.
