INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Local Stars Highlight Best Day 3 Draft Options

In this episode of Locked On Colts, hosts Zach Hicks and Jake Arthur dive deep into the Indianapolis Colts' Day Three draft strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft, emphasizing the team's reliance on late-round picks after lacking a first-round selection. The discussion centers on three key positions: safety, offensive tackle, and linebacker, with detailed analysis of specific players who fit the Colts' drafting profile under Chris Ballard. Jake highlights local stars like Lewis Moore and Robert Spears Jennings, as well as versatile special teams contributors such as Jalen Stroman and Michael Taff, while Zach focuses on offensive tackles with unique traits—like Caleb Tiernan (the 'Howard Mudd' type), Demetrius Crownover (the 'Ballard tackle'), and Drew Shelton (the 'Zach Hicks tackle')—who could fill the Colts' need for depth and flexibility. The episode also covers linebacker prospects including Aiden Fisher, Caleb Alarms, and Keyshawn Elliott, with a nod to edge rushers like Vincent Anthony Jr. and Max Llewellyn as potential Day Three value picks. The hosts stress the importance of drafting players with high football IQ, physicality, and special teams readiness—hallmarks of the Colts’ recent draft success.