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2015 NFL Draft: Too-Early Indianapolis Colts 7-Round Mock

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2015 NFL Draft: Too-Early Indianapolis Colts 7-Round Mock

Indianapolis Colts — For the second straight year, the Indianapolis Colts are in the final eight of the NFL playoffs. However, to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender, the Colts need to make several key upgrades and give more support to Andrew Luck. Here is a seven-round mock of how the Colts will upgrade their roster through the 2015 NFL Draft.

For the second straight year, the Indianapolis Colts are in the final eight of the NFL playoffs. However, to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender, the Colts need to make several key upgrades and give more support to Andrew Luck. Here is a seven-round mock of how the Colts will upgrade their roster through the 2015 NFL Draft.

Round 1 - Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

Malcolm Brown Texas

Round 1 - Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

Malcolm Brown Texas — The Colts need a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball, and they might as well start up front. Brown has the kind of size and motor that the Colts could use along the defensive line, and he's well accustomed to taking on multiple blockers, which is something he'd be asked to do in Indianapolis. He's still a work in progress, but his ceiling is high and he will only get better in the years to come.

The Colts need a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball, and they might as well start up front. Brown has the kind of size and motor that the Colts could use along the defensive line, and he's well accustomed to taking on multiple blockers, which is something he'd be asked to do in Indianapolis. He's still a work in progress, but his ceiling is high and he will only get better in the years to come.

Round 2 - Reese Dismukes, C, Auburn

Reese Dismukes Auburn

Round 2 - Reese Dismukes, C, Auburn

Reese Dismukes Auburn — Dismukes had a great four years at Auburn and should be able to immediately step into an NFL starting lineup. Outside of left tackle Anthony Castonzo, the Colts need to do a much better job of protecting Andrew Luck, and taking Dismukes could go a long way toward accomplishing that.

Dismukes had a great four years at Auburn and should be able to immediately step into an NFL starting lineup. Outside of left tackle Anthony Castonzo, the Colts need to do a much better job of protecting Andrew Luck, and taking Dismukes could go a long way toward accomplishing that.

Round 3 - Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

Gerod Holliman Louisville

Round 3 - Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

Gerod Holliman Louisville — Holliman is the kind of player the Colts could use on the backside of their defense. He gets great jumps and has great awareness and anticipation, which is why he led the nation in interceptions with 14 in 2014. Holliman is also great at delivering big hits, which can help prevent receivers from going across the middle of the field. Indy could definitely use an upgrade at safety, and Holliman would be a great pickup in the third round.

Holliman is the kind of player the Colts could use on the backside of their defense. He gets great jumps and has great awareness and anticipation, which is why he led the nation in interceptions with 14 in 2014. Holliman is also great at delivering big hits, which can help prevent receivers from going across the middle of the field. Indy could definitely use an upgrade at safety, and Holliman would be a great pickup in the third round.

Round 4 - Austin Hill, WR, Arizona

Austin Hill Arizona

Round 4 - Austin Hill, WR, Arizona

Austin Hill Arizona — The Colts need to keep accumulating weapons for Andrew Luck, especially with Reggie Wayne approaching the end of his career, and Hill will make for a good addition on Day 3. Hill did a lot of damage in college out of the slot, which would make him a great asset for the Colts if Donte Moncrief continues to develop as a receiver who can play opposite T.Y. Hilton.

The Colts need to keep accumulating weapons for Andrew Luck, especially with Reggie Wayne approaching the end of his career, and Hill will make for a good addition on Day 3. Hill did a lot of damage in college out of the slot, which would make him a great asset for the Colts if Donte Moncrief continues to develop as a receiver who can play opposite T.Y. Hilton.

Round 5 - Corey Crawford, DE, Clemson

Corey Crawford Clemson

Round 5 - Corey Crawford, DE, Clemson

Corey Crawford Clemson — Crawford played defensive end at Clemson where he benefited from playing opposite Vic Beasley, but he has the size, length and speed to transition to a 3-4 outside linebacker in the pros, making him a good fit for the Colts. Indy needs pass rushers, so Crawford would be a useful asset, especially coming out of the fifth round.

Crawford played defensive end at Clemson where he benefited from playing opposite Vic Beasley, but he has the size, length and speed to transition to a 3-4 outside linebacker in the pros, making him a good fit for the Colts. Indy needs pass rushers, so Crawford would be a useful asset, especially coming out of the fifth round.

Round 6 - Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State

Josh Robinson Mississippi State

Round 6 - Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State

Josh Robinson Mississippi State — The Colts have had trouble running the ball this year, which is why Daniel Herron is the primary back in the postseason. Indy can't rely on Trent Richardson getting his act together next season, so they'll need to bring in reinforcements. Of course, they won't make the mistake of spending an early-round pick on a running back, and Robinson is at least capable of being a part-time back in the NFL and would be a nice late-round addition.

The Colts have had trouble running the ball this year, which is why Daniel Herron is the primary back in the postseason. Indy can't rely on Trent Richardson getting his act together next season, so they'll need to bring in reinforcements. Of course, they won't make the mistake of spending an early-round pick on a running back, and Robinson is at least capable of being a part-time back in the NFL and would be a nice late-round addition.

Round 7 - Jon Feliciano, OG, Miami

Duke v Miami

Round 7 - Jon Feliciano, OG, Miami

Duke v Miami — The Colts need to build up as much depth as possible along the offensive line, so it'd be wise for them to look at that position in the final round of the draft. Feliciano has done a nice job at Miami the past couple of seasons paving the way for Duke Johnson, and he should be a serviceable pro, making him a safe selection for the Colts in the Round 7.

The Colts need to build up as much depth as possible along the offensive line, so it'd be wise for them to look at that position in the final round of the draft. Feliciano has done a nice job at Miami the past couple of seasons paving the way for Duke Johnson, and he should be a serviceable pro, making him a safe selection for the Colts in the Round 7.

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