Official 2017 NFL Draft Rounds 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by njcoltfan

Another one right in draft contest, but wrong round

Good job !!!

[ukcolt]

I am very happy with the draft as a whole:-
Malik Hooker, was the best player available and a major coup to get him at the 15th pick and will be a major upgrade over anything we have had since Bethea left.
Quincy Wilson in the 2nd could become our No. 1 corner in a few years if we decide not to resign Davis, and hopefully will be our best No. 2 corner in almost a decade.
Tarrell Basham, was a very productive pass rusher in college, who should readily contribute this year and could potentially lead the team in sacks, (that might just be indicative of who else we have, rather than being something amazing).
Zack Banner, is a guy who might be plugged in at right guard and become our best run blocking offensive lineman, or he might end up being cut if he can't control his weight.
Marlon Mack is a great complimentary back, something completely different to anything we have had on the roster in many a year. But he must keep hold of the ball.
Grover Stewart, is a guy that the coaching staff seem to have fallen in love with, and someone who could provide some interior pass rush on obvious passing downs.
Nate Hairston, will probably start the season as the No. 5 guy behind Davis, Wilson, Butler and Melvin but could progress quickly into the starting slot replacing Butler next year.
Anthony Walker, if he is fully recovered and back to his 2015 form he might actually be a day one starter, and will likely see cosiderable playing time on 3rd downs covering TE's as he is good in coverage.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Colt Classic

Who has the hot take for how the draft went? Did the Colts win?!

One of the commentators on NFLN started to praise our draft when they cut to a pick.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Interesting Tale of Two Drafts for Ballard.

Day One/Two was mostly contribute-now guys. Hooker/Wilson are very likely day one starters. Basham will probably be a day one contributor, or at least they'll try to hope he contributes from day one.

Banner/Stewart/Hairston/Walker all feel like project picks. Mack will probably contribute sooner rather than later, though.

If he's past his injuries that slowed him down in '16 Walker might not be too much of a project. Agree on Banner and highly agree on Stewart and Hairston.

[smitty46953]

I really wanted Jake Butt, just to get the jersey, not so much the player !

[Colt Classic]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

I really wanted Jake Butt, just to get the jersey, not so much the player !

Woulda seen a lot of Hooker jerseys sitting next to Butt jerseys.