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Indianapolis Colts: 2020 NFL Draft mock after loss to Texans

ByNicholas Perlich|
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 31: Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson #18 of the LSU Tigers reacts with defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence #90 of the LSU Tigers after a sack against Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 31: Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson #18 of the LSU Tigers reacts with defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence #90 of the LSU Tigers after a sack against Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)

This is a pick that I would be surprised if the Colts actually make at this point. Unless a stud player unexpectedly falls, I see Chris Ballard look to trade down much like he did last year. As it is, there are plenty of different directions the Colts could go with this pick. Wide Receiver, Defensive Tackle, and the Secondary are all primary needs. However, Ballard will be hard-pressed to pass on a talent like Chaisson if he is available at this pick.

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The Colts really like athletic and quick pass rushers at defensive end. Just look at the two pass rushers that Ballard has drafted during his tenure, Kemoko Turay and Ben Banogu.

Chaisson definitely fits that mold as arguably the most athletic edge rusher in this draft class. He doesn’t just win with speed, however, as he has a good array of pass rush moves and uses his hands well.

This may seem like a little bit of a luxury pick for the Colts, but as the saying goes “you can never have too many pass rushers.” Plus, Jabaal Sheard is a free agent after this season and Justin Houston will be a free agent after the 2020 season.

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