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The Indianapolis Colts linebacker corps has been a long-standing weakness, with recent attempts at solutions like Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed falling short. Last years hopes with Franklin and Jaylon Carlies were dashed by injuries and poor performance. Now, with Franklin gone and Carlies fighting for snaps, the Colts linebacker group is in dire need of a draft overhaul.

NFL.coms Nick Shook emphasized the importance of addressing this position in the draft, with the Colts having a first-round pick unavailable due to the Sauce Gardner deal. Theyve set their sights on round two talent and signed free agent Akeem Davis-Gaither, whos poised to become a full-time starter.

Last season, only one Colt linebacker, Germaine Pratt, made the top ten defenders list, and hes now a free agent. The unit managed just three takeaways, all from Pratt, and production dropped across the board. The depth chart is thin, with undrafted free agent Austin Ajiake, waiver claim John Bullock, and rookies Joseph Vaughn and Devin Veresuk offering little experience.

With picks at number forty-seven in round two and seventy-eight in round three, the Colts have the opportunity to snag linebacker gems like Anthony Hill Junior, Jacob Rodriguez, Jake Golday, Josiah Trotter, and Kyle Louis. The Colts brass recognizes the need for improvement at this position and will likely target playmakers on day two to build a formidable linebacker corps for the future.

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