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Kevin Hickey

Colts takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah pre-draft conference call

The Indianapolis Colts are one week away from making their selection in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, and the predictions are coming from every direction.

On a conference call Thursday ahead of the draft, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah took the time to speak with media members about the draft class while answering some team-specific questions.

He had a few notes about the Colts and the quarterback class. Here’s a look at what he said about Indy ahead of the draft:

Will Levis a good fit for Indy

Daniel Jeremiah: “There’s a lot of people in the league that you talk to with, again, GMs and head coaches, that just feel like Will Levis is a good fit there with them. That, you know, the stuff that Will Levis can do athletically is intriguing with what you have a Coach in Shane Steichen who’s been able to work with Jalen Hurts and even Herbert, his ability to move around a little bit, he fits that mold.”

Anthony Richardson vs. Will Levis

Daniel Jeremiah: “I think Will Levis is further along in his journey in his development. He might not have as much upside as Richardson, but I think tomorrow he is going to be ahead of Anthony Richardson, whereas Anthony Richardson has a little more distance to travel, but with a way bigger upside.”

His 'educated guess'

Daniel Jeremiah: “If I was going to give you my guess, I would say at this point in time it would be the Stroud scenario. If Stroud got there, I would lean towards Stroud. Then I would say Levis, and then I would say Richardson would be my guess with the Colts. As with all of us with this draft, I mean, it’s nothing but an educated guess.”

On a potential trade up to No. 3

Daniel Jeremiah: “Yeah, for me it would be worth it to move up a spot and give up whatever you have to give up. I don’t think it would be too costly just to guarantee you don’t get somebody leaping over the top of you to get your guy. But, again, I hear a lot of stuff with Levis and them, and maybe that’s their guy. Maybe they’re comfortable, and maybe that’s why they’ve been so
content that they’re comfortable with a couple of different options.”

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