Close Article Return to stream X
NFL •

2015 NFL Draft Grades for the Indianapolis Colts

+Read full article

Grading Each Colts' Draft Pick

Grading Each Colts' Draft Pick Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
After an extremely active free agency period that saw the Colts sign several high-profile veterans, there weren't many glaring holes needed to be filled through the draft. They made eight selections in total, so let's take a look and grade each and every one of them.

After an extremely active free agency period that saw the Colts sign several high-profile veterans, there weren't many glaring holes needed to be filled through the draft. They made eight selections in total, so let's take a look and grade each and every one of them.

Round 1 (No.29): Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (FL)

Round 1 (No.29): Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (FL) Getty Images
The Colts selection of Dorsett was mostly a surprise. The team lost long-time superstar receiver Reggie Wayne this offseason, but was able to replace him with Andre Johnson. Dorsett is a lot like T.Y. Hilton in that he's incredibly fast and a home run threat each and every play. Hilton's contract is up after this season so you have to wonder if Dorsett was picked to be his replacement starting in 2016.

Grade: B-

The Colts selection of Dorsett was mostly a surprise. The team lost long-time superstar receiver Reggie Wayne this offseason, but was able to replace him with Andre Johnson. Dorsett is a lot like T.Y. Hilton in that he's incredibly fast and a home run threat each and every play. Hilton's contract is up after this season so you have to wonder if Dorsett was picked to be his replacement starting in 2016.

Grade: B-

Round 3 (No. 65): D'Joun Smith, CB, Florida Atlantic

Round 3 (No. 65): D'Joun Smith, CB, Florida Atlantic USA TODAY Sports-Brian Spurlock
At 5-foot-10, Smith isn't as tall and long as you'd like, but he's extremely quick and isn't afraid to tackle. He's a hard-nosed player that should come in and play on special teams right away. Speed was the only question for Smith and he answered it and then some by running a 4.45 40-yard dash at the combine.

Grade: B+

At 5-foot-10, Smith isn't as tall and long as you'd like, but he's extremely quick and isn't afraid to tackle. He's a hard-nosed player that should come in and play on special teams right away. Speed was the only question for Smith and he answered it and then some by running a 4.45 40-yard dash at the combine.

Grade: B+

Round 3 (No. 93): Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford

Round 3 (No. 93): Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Anderson graded out as the top interior defensive player in all of college football last season. The former Stanford star has an extremely high motor and has the constant, all-out compete level that you look for in an early draft pick. He's a perfect fit with the Colts and should get playing time right away. Indianapolis got a steal with their second third-round pick.

Grade: A

Anderson graded out as the top interior defensive player in all of college football last season. The former Stanford star has an extremely high motor and has the constant, all-out compete level that you look for in an early draft pick. He's a perfect fit with the Colts and should get playing time right away. Indianapolis got a steal with their second third-round pick.

Grade: A

Round 4 (No. 109): Clayton Geathers, S, Central Florida

Round 4 (No. 109): Clayton Geathers, S, Central Florida USA TODAY Sports-Troy Taormina
Geathers' best fit with the Colts will be as a strong safety. The Central Florida product plays his best up in the box and by helping out in run support. Physicality is his strength, but he does have a tendency to take poor angles and miss tackles. He'll provide depth, but I think the fourth round was a little early for Geathers.

Grade: C-

Geathers' best fit with the Colts will be as a strong safety. The Central Florida product plays his best up in the box and by helping out in run support. Physicality is his strength, but he does have a tendency to take poor angles and miss tackles. He'll provide depth, but I think the fourth round was a little early for Geathers.

Grade: C-

Round 4 (No. 151): David Parry, NT, Stanford

Round 4 (No. 151): David Parry, NT, Stanford Getty Images
Two-thirds of the starting defensive line for the 2014 Stanford Cardinal defense have now been drafted by the Colts in the last 24 hours.Parry’s biggest strength IS his strength, particularly in the upper body. The biggest knock on him is his 31-inch arms, which is extremely short for a nose tackle. His explosive first step and violent and heavy hands makes up for the lack of natural athletic gifts. Parry needs to add a little girth to his frame and I fully expect the Colts to get his weight up from the 308 he most recently weighed in at.

Grade: C+

Two-thirds of the starting defensive line for the 2014 Stanford Cardinal defense have now been drafted by the Colts in the last 24 hours.Parry’s biggest strength IS his strength, particularly in the upper body. The biggest knock on him is his 31-inch arms, which is extremely short for a nose tackle. His explosive first step and violent and heavy hands makes up for the lack of natural athletic gifts. Parry needs to add a little girth to his frame and I fully expect the Colts to get his weight up from the 308 he most recently weighed in at.

Grade: C+

Round 6 (No. 205): Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi St.

Round 6 (No. 205): Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi St. USA TODAY Sports-John David Mercer
Robinson is a bowling ball of a running back and fills a position of need for the Colts. Current starter Frank Gore likely won't be playing for more than another year or two and there's no long-term answer at the position. Robinson is built low to the ground and runs with great balance. Arm tackles won't bring him down and he's surprisingly quick and agile for a back of his size. Robinson should see a decent amount of playing time for a sixth-round pick in his rookie year.

Grade: B

Robinson is a bowling ball of a running back and fills a position of need for the Colts. Current starter Frank Gore likely won't be playing for more than another year or two and there's no long-term answer at the position. Robinson is built low to the ground and runs with great balance. Arm tackles won't bring him down and he's surprisingly quick and agile for a back of his size. Robinson should see a decent amount of playing time for a sixth-round pick in his rookie year.

Grade: B

Round 6 (No. 207): Amarlo Herrara

Round 6 (No. 207): Amarlo Herrara USA TODAY Sports-Kim Klement
Herrera is a higly-instinctual linebacker and was the leader of the Georgia defense last season. His high-competitiveness level makes it so he's always around the ball by the end of the play. Unfortunately, he's undersized with short arms and lacks the elite athletic ability often seen from the best linebackers in football. His future is likely as a backup linebacker with a potential to play on special teams.

Grade: C

Herrera is a higly-instinctual linebacker and was the leader of the Georgia defense last season. His high-competitiveness level makes it so he's always around the ball by the end of the play. Unfortunately, he's undersized with short arms and lacks the elite athletic ability often seen from the best linebackers in football. His future is likely as a backup linebacker with a potential to play on special teams.

Grade: C

Round 7 (No. 255): Denzelle Good, OL, Mars Hill

Round 7 (No. 255): Denzelle Good, OL, Mars Hill Getty Images
The Colts used their eighth and final pick in the 2015 NFL Draft on Mars Hill offensive lineman Denzell Good. He's a 6-foot-5, 339-pound guard who figures to have an extremely difficult time making the Colts 53-man roster. Expect Good to find a home on the practice squad and continue his development.

Grade: C

The Colts used their eighth and final pick in the 2015 NFL Draft on Mars Hill offensive lineman Denzell Good. He's a 6-foot-5, 339-pound guard who figures to have an extremely difficult time making the Colts 53-man roster. Expect Good to find a home on the practice squad and continue his development.

Grade: C

Seth Lassen is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
Your Favorites