Tennessee took ROLB Boris Ferguson out of Wisconsin #1 overall, and the New York Giants took RE Mario Devito out of Alabama at #2. The theme of this draft was defensive talent, with the 1st round filled with mostly defenders as teams try to counteract the NFL's offensive explosion. The Colts enjoyed extra picks in the 2nd and 7th round thanks to trades with Pittsburgh (52nd) and the New York Jets (200th).
| 2016 NFL Draft - Indianapolis Colts | |||||
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | Ht | Wt |
| 1 (32) | Kian Sampson | California | CB | 6'-1" | 200 |
| 2 (52) | Shayn Ramsey | Pittsburgh | HB | 6'-1" | 220 |
| 2 (64) | Kendrick Finley | Michigan State | LG | 6'-4" | 315 |
| 3 (96) | Wayne Vega | Missouri | RT | 6'-7" | 335 |
| 4 (128) | Aerion Mims | Tulane | CB | 6'-0" | 195 |
| 5 (160) | Brieon Vaughn | Texas | RE | 6'-3" | 295 |
| 6 (192) | Eddie Agurs | Utah | FS | 6'-2" | 205 |
| 7 (200) | Malcom Garner | Florida | DT | 6'-3" | 310 |
| 7 (224) | Taylor Reyes | Mississippi State | K | 5'-11" | 180 |
DRAFT ANALYSIS
Best Pick(s) : CB Kian Sampson, RT Wayne Vega
Emery must have been elated to have Sampson fall to the final pick of the 1st round. The Cal corner was one of the fastest and most fluid defenders available, and he fills a position of need. The Colts lost one of their starting CB in Prince Amukamara, and Sampson looks like he may be able to step right in and take his place. Vega may be the steal of the draft, the 6'-7" mauler was overlooked a little coming out of Missouri, but the Colts didn't hesitate to call his name in the 3rd round. Vega has elite size and showed good footwork, but he found himself slotted behind a number of other tackles. The Colts already have an established offensive line, so Vega and fellow draft pick Kendrick Finley will have time to develop.
Worst Pick(s) : DT Malcom Garner, FS Eddie Agurs
It's easy to point at a late 6th and 7th round pick and call it a bad pick, but these were confusing picks for a team that desperately needs a DT and has no TE on it's roster. Garner did play in the SEC, and he's a prototypical DT, but he is definitely not an immediate starter. Why Emery went with a FS when the team needs a TE, and when they have a stud FS already, nobody will ever know. The Agurs pick seems like a waste, unless he moves to SS and turns out to be better than scouted.
Sleeper Pick(s) : RE Brieon Vaughn, CB Aerion Mims
These were also easy to pick out, and on some level it's hard to believe these two fell as far as they did. Vaughn was the biggest surprise as a pass rusher out of a 3-4 system in college with elite size and strength, it looks like he was knocked down by his lack of production at Texas where he only registered 12 sacks during his three years as a starter. The Colts are more interested in lineman who can play the run, and many teams pegged Vaughn as a bit of a tweener when it came to DE-NT and he lacks the finer details you would want out of a DE like a quick burst and a knack for pursuit. He has the physical tools to be good, and considering the Colts issues on the defensive line he may be an immediate starter. Mims, another speedy corner, shows elite athleticism but lacks the finer points of pass coverage. He has shown the ability to be an above average defender in zone coverage, but he can be exploited in man coverage. His incredible speed, 4.28 40-yard dash, allowed him to paper over these cracks at times in college, but better receivers showed his deficiencies. Mims doesn't need to start immediately, he will have time to develop, and if the coaching staff can work their magic he has the potential to be a starting CB in the NFL.
Draft Grade : A-
It's definitely too early to make any definitive calls, but early reports have the Colts winning here as well. Emery was able to land some win-now talent (Sampson) and build for the future at the same time. The only knock on this class would be a lack of high-impact talent and Indianapolis' failure to draft a TE or DT capable of starting. None of these prospects made anyone jump for joy, but they will help the Colts make a run at a second Superbowl in 2016.
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