Colts hit a home run with 2 incredible selections to give its defense a boost in a new 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Indianapolis Colts have a big offseason coming up as all signs point to it being a playoff or else type mindset dor multiple key players as well as coaches and front office members. 

The team has ended the season outside of the playoffs for five straight years and if 2026 leads to a sixth, changes will be coming. That means free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft are even more important than normal.

A new A to Z Sports three-round 2026 NFL mock draft has the team targeting defense with both selections. And with the news of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo set to return for a second year, that seems like the best path for the team to take a this time.

Colts select Missouri dynamic pass rusher Zion Young in the second round

With the Colts' first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, this mock draft had the team landing former Missouri and Michigan State edge rusher Zion Young. Young spent the first two years of his career at Michigan State, where he recorded 47 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 6.5 tackles for loss in 20 games

He then transferred to Missouri for his final two years, recording 84 total tackles, 9.0 sacks, and 22.0 tackles for loss. He's coming off the best year of his collegiate career, setting new career highs with 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.

The Colts desperately need to add more juice to its pass rush this offseason. The team has two players under contract in its EDGE room, Laiatu Latu and JT Tuimoloau. It should be expected that the Colts draft at least one in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Young would undoubtedly be a big addition.