The draft board fell into their laps. When the Bears took Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, a traditional tight end with a knack for stretching defenses down the field, the player the Colts have been trying to find at tight end since Jack Doyle's retirement was there for the taking.

The Indianapolis Colts started the 2025 NFL Draft with a big splash by landing a player most of the draft class was banging the table for all offseason in Penn State TE Tyler Warren. After that, they didn't swing for many high-ceiling type players in years past;

The Colts found great value in the fifth round with running back DJ Giddens, but was taking cornerback Justin Walley in the third a reach?