Following the college All-Star games, Matt Miller of ESPN has put together a two-round 2025 NFL mock draft. So, who did he have the Indianapolis Colts selecting?
Let’s dive in and break it all down.
Pick 14: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
An incredibly popular pick for the Colts in most mock drafts, and it’s easy to see why. The Colts have a major need for pass-catching presence at the tight end position, and Warren was one of the best in that regard during the 2024 college football season.
In addition to that, Warren is a versatile player, able to line up all over the formation, and is a very capable blocker. Put all of that together, and that do-it-all presence can help open up opportunities for others in the offense and add some unpredictability to Shane Steichen’s unit as well.
“The Colts must determine whether Richardson is their long-term quarterback, and providing him with Warren — who has the potential to be a top-five NFL tight end — would support that process,” wrote Miller.
However, while Warren would be an excellent fit, it is worth noting that a few prominent mock drafts recently have him going inside the top 10.
Pick 45: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Another big need for the Colts lies in the secondary at both the cornerback and safety positions. Indianapolis would rank in the bottom 10 of the NFL last season in yards per pass attempt, pass deflections, completion rate, and passer rating.
Hairston is a relatively inexperienced player with just over 1,000 career snaps. Over the last two seasons, he’s allowed a completion rate of 63.7% at 12.8 yards per catch with six interceptions and eight pass breakups.
His 2023 season was quite impressive, as he held opponents to just 9.8 yards per catch that season and had five interceptions. Hairston’s completion rate this season when targeted did dip to just 54%, however.
“The Colts’ secondary could use more playmakers across the board,” said Miller. “The 5-foot-11, 179-pound Hairston is a quick cornerback who can play inside or outside and grabbed six interceptions combined over his past two college seasons.”
