Colts 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft: What I think the team should do leads them to add a national champion to their roster

After a long couple of months, we have officially arrived at the week of the 2025 NFL Draft. Many, including myself, have been sharing predictions on what the Indianapolis Colts could do once they are on the clock at pick 14 and beyond. This mock draft is going to be a bit different, though. Instead of […]

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After a long couple of months, we have officially arrived at the week of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Many, including myself, have been sharing predictions on what the Indianapolis Colts could do once they are on the clock at pick 14 and beyond. This mock draft is going to be a bit different, though. Instead of a prediction, below you will find a 7-round Colts 2025 NFL mock draft that shares what I would do, which includes a player in round one that not many are connecting to Indianapolis. 

Colts 7 Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: What I think they should do

1. 14: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates a touchdown after intercepting USC quarterback Miller Moss (7) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Every year, a prospect or a group of prospects goes through something people have coined as "prospect fatigue." This is when NFL draft media and sometimes even NFL teams begin to overthink a talented player, leading to some wild decisions to pass on them leading to some insane draft day drops. This year, I think Michigan CB Will Johnson is the next victim of prospect fatigue and. has gone from being a top-five lock to a late first-round pick. 

The Colts added Charvarius Ward to improve their corner room, but if Johnson actually fell to pick 14, I think it would be foolish to pass on a player like that. Johnson has been one of the most highly anticipated CB prospects in recent years around the NFL. His film in 2023 was nothing short of elite, and if it weren't for Michigan's rough season as a whole, he would still be regarded as one of the best players in this class. In my opinion, he is still, without a doubt, one of the top 10 players in the draft class. The Colts like some of their young CBs that are set to battle for the second outside CB spot, but drafting Johnson would instantly create one of the best outside CB duos the team has ever seen. If he's there, I would run that card in even if I doubt it's the direction the Colts ultimately decide to do. 

Trade: Colts send picks 45 (second), 117 (fourth), and 189 (sixth) to the Giants for pick 34 (second) and 154 (fifth)

2. 35: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

You've seen me and many others mock Mason Taylor to the Colts in the second round over the last few months. Due to their massive need at TE and Taylor's overall skill set, he appears to be the best option for the team to consider at the position if they don't land Colston Loveland or Tyler Warren in the first. However, I have serious doubts that Taylor makes it to pick 45 after hearing how many teams around the league hold him in high regard. So, in this "what I think the Colts should do" mock, I have them making a small trade up to ensure they get a TE that I think is much higher on their board than the next best guy at the position. 

3. 80: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia 

After going with some flashier players, the Colts get back to their bread and butter of drafting players in the trenches. The team lost starting right guard Will Fries this offseason, which creates a massive hole that the team now has to address. Luckily for them, I think there are multiple solid fits for them to target on day two of the draft. One of which is Georgia's Tate Ratledge. He is an excellent athlete at the position, and I think the fact that he could be a feasible option to start day one, as well as having plenty of room to continue to develop, would make him an exciting selection. 

5. 151: Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA

Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano (20) celebrates sacking Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Mikey Keene (1) during the section quarter at Rose Bowl.
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The Colts have been linked to UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger as a potential second-round fit. But a UCLA player not getting enough love is Kain Medrano. Medrano is a dynamic athlete who has unique size for the position. He sometimes struggles to finish tackles and will need to add more muscle to see the field at a consistent rate at LB. But an area of his game that would certainly excite the Colts is his ability in coverage. He looks like a safety due to how he is able to cover TEs so seamlessly. He has a lot of untapped potential that I think makes him a very intriguing day-three option for the Colts. 

5. 154: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

The Colts need to improve their RB room behind Jonathan Taylor this offseason. They need to add more dynamic playmakers with the ball in their hands that can take some of the load off Taylor, but also need to find a player who can do things the Colts' star RB can't. The biggest one is being able to block in the passing game. And they could find both of these needed traits in Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II. 

7. 232: Nash Hutmacher, DT, Nebraska 

Last up, I have the Colts beefing up the trenches by drafting Nebraska dual-sport athlete Nash Hutmacher. On top of being a crucial member of the Nebraska defensive line, he was also a D1 wrestler for the school after he put together an impressive high school wrestling career, making him one of the top wrestling recruits in the country. You see, his wrestling skills come up in film as he overpowers offensive linemen and has very poised hands that he uses to get the best of his assignment. He is going to need a lot of coaching to be able to unlock his full skill set, but I think he could compete. a rotational backup for Grover Stewart early in his career, with upside to becoming a starter if all things go well with his development. 

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