With the 2026 NFL draft near, we will be taking a position-by-position look at where things stand with the Indianapolis Colts.
The draft will take place from Apr. 23-25. The Colts have a modest seven draft picks at the moment, including just two in the top 100. GM Chris Ballard, however, has hinted strongly at wanting to gain additional capital. That, in part, could come from trading Kenny Moore.
Up next in our draft preview are the linebackers. If you missed our other positional previews, you can find them below.
This is pretty straightforward -- the need is very high. You name it, the Colts need it at linebacker. Depth is needed, and more competition for playing time is needed. This is a position where Ballard should be double-dipping in the NFL draft. The Colts are quite short on experience at this position group.
Colts traded Zaire Franklin to the Packers for DT Colby Wooden
Free agent Segun Olubi signed with the Raiders.
With help from the consensus big board, here are the top linebacker prospects in this year's draft class outside of the top 30, with the Colts' first selection coming at 47th overall.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Why Colts should double-dip at linebacker position