INDIANAPOLIS —We all know by now that the Indianapolis Colts will have all sorts of terrific options at their disposal when they go on the clock with the No. 3-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
With a pick that high up, you're generally expecting to be receiving an instant game-changer either on offense or defense (and there are quite a few of those to choose from who are making the move from the college to the professional ranks this year).
And, of course, with that No. 3 pick being so valuable, there's always a chance Colts general manager Chris Ballard could explore the possibility of trading down. If recent history is any indication, there could be several teams willing to give up quite a bit just to move into that spot.
But what about the rest of the 2018 NFL Draft? We know that, as of now, the Colts have seven picks this year — one in each round. And while the Colts will pick third in the first round, they will alternate from there between picking third and fourth in subsequent rounds with the Houston Texans, who also finished with a 4-12 record in 2017.
So let's take a quick look at each of the Colts' picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, with a few notes on each:
• First Round, Third Overall
— Recent No. 3-overall picks: DE Solomon Thomas (2017, San Francisco 49ers), DE Joey Bosa (2016, San Diego Chargers), LB Dante Fowler (2015, Jacksonville Jaguars), QB Blake Bortles (2014, Jacksonville Jaguars), DE Dion Jordan (2013, Miami Dolphins), RB Trent Richardson (2012, Cleveland Browns), DT Marcel Dareus (2011, Buffalo Bills), DT Gerald McCoy (2010, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), DE Tyson Jackson (2009, Kansas City Chiefs), QB Matt Ryan (2008, Atlanta Falcons).
— Notable No. 3-overall picks in NFL history: T Anthony Munoz (1980), RB Barry Sanders (1989), QB Matt Ryan (2008), DT Merlin Olsen (1962), QB Steve McNair (1995).
— No. 3-overall picks in Colts history: G Ken Huff (1975), FB Alan Ameche (1960).
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• Second Round, 36th Overall
— Recent No. 36-overall picks: S Budda Baker (2017, Arizona Cardinals), OLB Myles Jack (2016, Jacksonville Jaguars), RB T.J. Yeldon (2015, Jacksonville Jaguars), QB Derek Carr (2014, Oakland Raiders), DB Darius Slay (2013, Detroit Lions), DT Derek Wolfe (2012, Denver Broncos), QB Colin Kaepernick (2011, San Francisco 49ers), WR Dexter McCluster (2010, Kansas City Chiefs), WR Brian Robiskie (2009, Cleveland Browns), WR Jordy Nelson (2008, Green Bay Packers).
— Notable No. 36-overall picks in NFL history: WR Jimmy Smith (1992, Dallas Cowboys), C Kevin Mawae (1994, Seattle Seahawks), RB Tiki Barber (1997, New York Giants), LB Ray Nitschke (1958, Green Bay Packers), WR Chad Johnson (2001, Cincinnati Bengals).
— No. 36-overall picks in Colts history: LB Mike Peterson (1999), RB Anthony Johnson (1990), G Glenn Ressler (1965).
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• Third Round, 67th Overall
— Recent No. 67-overall picks: RB Alvin Kamara (2017, New Orleans Saints), DT Maliek Collins (2016, Dallas Cowboys), G A.J. Cann (2015, Jacksonville Jaguars), T Billy Turner (2014, Miami Dolphins), DT Bennie Logan (2013, Philadelphia Eagles), RB Ronnie Hillman (2012, Denver Broncos), LB Nate Irving (2011, Denver Broncos), DB Myron Lewis (2010, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), DE Alex Magee (2009, Kansas City Chiefs), DB Charles Godfrey (2008, Carolina Panthers).
— Notable No. 67-overall picks in NFL history: QB Ken Anderson (1971, Cincinnati Bengals), G Robert Pratt (1974, Baltimore Colts), G Dan Neil (1997, Denver Broncos), NT Joel Steed (1992, Pittsburgh Steelers), LB Mike Cofer (1983, Detroit Lions).
— No. 67-overall picks in Colts history: T Jason Mathews (1994), G Robert Pratt (1974), B Don Schmidt (1956).
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• Fourth Round, 100th Overall
— Recent No. 100-overall picks: TE Jonnu Smith (2017, Tennessee Titans), QB Connor Cook (2016, Oakland Raideres), DT Angelo Blackson (2015, Tennessee Titans), OL Brandon Thomas (2014, San Francisco 49ers), DT Akeem Spence (2013, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), WR Travis Benjamin (2012, Cleveland Browns), DB Da'Norris Searcy (2011, Buffalo Bills), DE Everson Griffen (2010, Minnesota Vikings), TE Travis Beckum (2009, New York Giants), DB Tyvon Branch (2008, Oakland Raiders).
— Notable No. 100-overall picks in NFL history: LB Mike Stratton (1962, Buffalo Bills), C Dave Dalby (1972, Oakland Raiders), DE Everson Griffen (2010, Minnesota Vikings), DE Michael Bankston (1992, Phoenix Cardinals), RB Rudi Johnson (2001, Cincinnati Bengals).
— No. 100-overall picks in Colts history: DB Charlie Stukes (1967).
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• Fifth Round, 131st Overall:
— Recent No. 131-overall picks: DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (2017, New England Patriots), LB Blake Martinez (2016, Green Bay Packers), C Shaq Mason (2015, New England Patriots), DB Brock Vereen (2014, Chicago Bears), RB Marcus Lattimore (2013, San Francisco 49ers), T Brandon Mosley (2012, New York Giants), DB Davon House (2011, Green Bay Packers), LB Roddrick Muckelroy (2010, Cincinnati Bengals), DB Greg Toler (2009, Arizona Cardinals), DB Jack Ikegwuonu (2008, Philadelphia Eagles).
— Notable No. 131-overall picks in NFL history: QB Aaron Brooks (1999, Green Bay Packers), LB Woodrow Lowe (1976, San Diego Chargers), DB Mike Harden (1980, Denver Broncos), G Willie Colon (2006, Pittsburgh Steelers), RB Sammy Winder (1982, Denver Broncos).
— No. 131-overall picks in Colts history: DB Brannon Condren (2007), WR Don Westbrook (1975), G Bill Sierkerski (1963).
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• Sixth Round, 164th Overall:
— Recent No. 164-overall picks: G Isaac Asiata (2017, Miami Dolphins), T Halapoulivaati Vaitai (2016, Philadelphia Eagles), CB Lorenzo Doss (2015, Denver Broncos), QB A.J. McCarron (2014, Cincinnati Bengals), RB Mike Gillislee (2013, Miami Dolphins), DE Jonathan Massaquoi (2012, Atlanta Falcons), DB Chykie Brown (2011, Baltimore Ravens), DB Crezdon Butler (2010, Pittsburgh Steelers), P Thomas Mostead (2009, New Orleans Saints), T Carl Nicks (2008, New Orleans Saints).
— Notable No. 164-overall picks in NFL history: C Dan Koppen (2003, New England Patriots), DE Joe Robb (1959, Chicago Bears), T Carl Nicks (2008, New Orleans Saints), RB Rickey Young (1975, San Diego Chargers), T Jim Cooper (1977, Dallas Cowboys).
— No. 164-overall picks in Colts history: RB Lamont Warren (1994).
————————• Seventh Round, 195th Overall:
— Recent No. 195-overall picks: LB Tanner Vallejo (2017, Buffalo Bills), G Wes Schweitzer (2016, Atlanta Falcons), TE Malcolm Johnson (2015, Cleveland Browns), DB Brandon Dixon (2014, New York Jets), WR Alan Bonner (2013, Houston Texans), OL Nick Mondek (2012, Houston Texans), LB J.T. Thomas (2011, Chicago Bears), WR Antonio Brown (2010, Pittsburgh Steelers), RB James Davis (2009, Cleveland Browns), G Donald Thomas (2008, Miami Dolphins).
— Notable No. 195-overall picks in NFL history: WR Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers, 2010), DB Kurt Schulz (1992, Buffalo Bills), K Fuad Reveiz (1985, Miami Dolphins), RB Kevin Long (1977, New York Jets), DE Antonio Garay (2003, Cleveland Browns).
— No. 195-overall picks in Colts history: T Ken Walter (1980), T Wes Clark (1955), T George Rambour (1953).
