Indianapolis Colts: 2020 NFL Draft mock after loss to Texans
841. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. DT. player. Round 5. Pick 149. Benito Jones
As stated in the Neville Gallimore pick, the Colts need help at defensive tackle. And lots of it. The entire rotation has been underwhelming and that includes the depth. Benito Jones would come in and immediately add beef and depth to the group.
Jones is a gigantic human who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 326 pounds. He has really good movement skills and is quick out of his stance for a guy his size. Even with that quickness, he doesn’t project as much of an interior pass rusher but figures to be the definition of a run stuffer at the next level. He does have very short arms that could cause him some problems in the NFL, but as long as he can come in and eat up blocks in the run game to allow guys like Darius Leonard, Anthony Walker, and Bobby Okereke run free he will have a role on this defense.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Round 6. CB. player. Pick 181. Troy Pride. 819
Much like the receiver position, the cornerback position has been hit hard by injuries this year as well. They have some very good players when they are healthy in Pierre Desir and Kenny Moore. And rookies Rock Ya-Sin and Marvel Tell III keep improving and look like they will be big-time players down the road. With all of the being said, there still needs to be more and better depth behind those players. Enter Troy Pride Jr.
Pride is the biggest cornerback, but he plays much bigger than his size. He is at his best in zone coverage with the ability to read and diagnose routes and watch the quarterback’s eyes. He can also be sticky in man coverage as long as he doesn’t have to press at the line of scrimmage. Pride is perfectly suited for the Colts zone-based defense and will add good depth right away.
849. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Mekhi Becton. Round 6. Pick 182. OT. player
There is no denying that the Colts offensive line has been borderline dominant all season. That being said, they have been lucky with injuries along the front with the starters playing nearly all of the snaps in 2019. That is especially good when considering Joe Haeg is really their only proven depth in the position group.
Mekhi Becton is a large offensive tackle that will have to keep his weight under control at the next level, but has the skills to be a solid backup swing tackle. He is listed at 6-foot-7 and 369 pounds. He is adequate at getting into his pass sets for his size and is a road grader in the run game with his size and length. Becton would be able to be the main backup at tackle while allowing Haeg to be the primary backup inside at guard where he is better suited to play.