Episode 597 | Eric Ebron & Shaq Leonard Criticize Colts + 2026 Positional Mock Draft!

In this episode of Colts Corner With Kevin Bowen, the hosts dive into the latest controversy surrounding former Colts players Eric Ebron and Darius Leonard, who recently appeared on a podcast where Ebron claimed that Chris Ballard gave Andrew Luck an ultimatum to undergo surgery or be released. Kevin Bowen strongly dismisses this claim, calling it a 'nothing burger' and questioning Ebron's credibility, especially given his history of criticizing Ballard. He highlights the irony of Ebron’s narrative, pointing out that Luck’s successor as Stanford’s GM is none other than Andrew Luck himself, making the idea of a feud implausible. Regarding Darius Leonard, the discussion turns to his strained relationship with former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, with Bowen suggesting that Leonard’s decline in performance was due to physical issues rather than coaching conflict. The bulk of the episode focuses on the 2026 positional mock draft, where Bowen projects the Colts selecting a defensive end in round two, a linebacker in round three, a wide receiver in round four, a safety in round five, an offensive tackle in round six, and a quarterback in round seven. Eddie Garrison offers a counterpoint, suggesting an earlier quarterback pick in round four, favoring a proven college performer like Brock Purdy over a rookie like Riley Leonard. The hosts also address fan questions on kicker competition, linebacker development, and the viability of trading for Kayvon Thibodeau. The episode closes with a spirited bracket discussion for the NCAA tournament, with both hosts expressing hope for a competitive and exciting game.