The Indianapolis Colts came up one game short in 2009, losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl. The Colts have been so successful for so long they go into the draft looking to reload and make another championship run. Indianapolis accomplished that in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Offense has never been the problem. With Peyton Manning at quarterback, the Colts have the best in the game. Joseph Addai and Donald Brown share the load at running back, and with Anthony Gonzalez coming back from injury to line up with Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Pierre Garcon, and Austin Collie the weapons are in place. The offensive line was help with the selection of Jacques McClendon, a guard from Tennessee.
The defense was the main focus in the draft, and the Colts got a pair of superb players in Rounds 1 and 2. Jerry Hughes is an edge rusher in the mold of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, and should be able to contribute immediately. Pat Angerer looks to help with the run defense from the middle linebacker position.
A sleeper pick looks to be Ricardo Matthews, a defensive tackle from Cincinnati who should help with the run defense up the middle.
Draft Grade: B+
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