Indianapolis Colts rank third in 2026 NFL draft class value

9 articles · Updated · Colts Wire · Apr 25

The Colts made eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, with six selections coming after their consensus big board ranking.
Their best value pick was wide receiver Deion Burks, chosen 254th overall despite a 96th-place consensus ranking, yielding a 158-slot value gain.
Only the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers ranked higher in draft class value, with the Colts achieving a total draft pick value of -222, indicating strong value acquisition.

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