The Indianapolis Colts currently hold the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
While that certainly could change over the course of the next few weeks if they decide to pull the trigger on a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to move up one spot in the order, this is likely where they’ll be drafting from.
There have been some strong selections at the No. 4 pick over the last decade, which has included a handful of Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections at various positions.
The Colts are widely believed to select a quarterback in the first round, but this hasn’t been a spot for that position. Since 2000, only one quarterback (Philip Rivers) has been selected with the No. 4 overall pick. That doesn’t really mean anything, but it’s an interesting nugget.
Here’s a quick look back at the last 10 players selected with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft.
2013
Player: OL Lane Johnson
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
2014
Player: WR Sammy Watkins
Team: Buffalo Bills
2015
Player: WR Amari Cooper
Team: Oakland Raiders
2016
Player: RB Ezekiel Elliott
Team: Dallas Cowboys
2017
Player: RB Leonard Fournette
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
2018
Player: CB Denzel Ward
Team: Cleveland Browns
2019
Player: DE Clelin Ferrell
Team: Oakland Raiders
2020
Player: OT Andrew Thomas
Team: New York Giants
2021
Player: TE Kyle Pitts
Team: Atlanta Falcons
2022
Player: CB Sauce Gardner
Team: New York Jets
