The Indianapolis Colts are one week away from making their selection in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, and the predictions are coming from every direction.
On a conference call Thursday ahead of the draft, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah took the time to speak with media members about the draft class while answering some team-specific questions.
He had a few notes about the Colts and the quarterback class. Here’s a look at what he said about Indy ahead of the draft:
Will Levis a good fit for Indy
Daniel Jeremiah: “There’s a lot of people in the league that you talk to with, again, GMs and head coaches, that just feel like Will Levis is a good fit there with them. That, you know, the stuff that Will Levis can do athletically is intriguing with what — you have a Coach in Shane Steichen who’s been able to work with Jalen Hurts and even Herbert, his ability to move around a little bit, he fits that mold.”
Anthony Richardson vs. Will Levis
Daniel Jeremiah: “I think Will Levis is further along in his journey in his development. He might not have as much upside as Richardson, but I think tomorrow he is going to be ahead of Anthony Richardson, whereas Anthony Richardson has a little more distance to travel, but with a way bigger upside.”
His 'educated guess'
Daniel Jeremiah: “If I was going to give you my guess, I would say at this point in time it would be the Stroud scenario. If Stroud got there, I would lean towards Stroud. Then I would say Levis, and then I would say Richardson would be my guess with the Colts. As with all of us with this draft, I mean, it’s nothing but an educated guess.”
On a potential trade up to No. 3
Daniel Jeremiah: “Yeah, for me it would be worth it to move up a spot and give up whatever you have to give up. I don’t think it would be too costly just to guarantee you don’t get somebody leaping over the top of you to get your guy. But, again, I hear a lot of stuff with Levis and them, and maybe that’s their guy. Maybe they’re comfortable, and maybe that’s why they’ve been so
content that they’re comfortable with a couple of different options.”
