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27. Indianapolis Colts
-Brian Robiskie (WR/Ohio St)
- Brian Robiskie (NFL.com)
The delightful Colts’ GM Bill Polian will most likely choose the best player available with the 27th pick. For this reason, I am struggling to find any particular draft patterns that he follows to help me predict this pick. Even so, I think that Indianapolis has two great needs that should be addressed in day 1: defensive tackle and wide receiver.
Marvin Harrison served this organization well for many years, but lost a few steps after a (knee?) injury. Peyton Manning needs another receiver to look for in the Colts’ passing attack.
There is no more polished receiver in this draft than Brian Robiskie, the son of Atlanta Falcons WR coach Terry Robiskie. Having been coached by a professional since childhood, the sure-handed Robiskie should be able to quickly grasp the Colts complex offense, hopefully making a significant impact his rookie year.
-Evander Hood (DT/Missouri)
- Evander Hood (NFL.com)
If no trade down is possible, the Colts need a great deal of help plugging the middle of the 24th ranked rush defense. Their current starters are both under 270 lbs, so look for a space eater to come in to stop the run game.
The Missouri tackle, Evander Hood is an extremely athletic guy who carries his weight very well. Indianapolis likes slashing linemen just like him to keep the pressure on quarterbacks.
In the off-chance that Bill Polian swings a trade down, Fili Moala from USC is an intriguing player in round 2.
-Also keep an eye on HB Donald Brown from UConn. His speed and great hands would give the Colts run game the 1-2 punch that seems very popular these days.
Next on the clock: Philadelphia Eagles
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Hey David. How would you compare Brian Robiskie to former Buckeye (and current Colt WR) Anthony Gonzalez? Seems like they’re both guys with good hands who may be lacking somewhat in other areas (i.e. neither is a burner nor a huge target). Would you rate them both as ideally fitted for the slot position or do you think one or both can be a full-time guy on the outside?
Good question Ghost,
First, I’d like to say that Robiskie isnt a small guy at 6’3 215 lbs. But dont the colts run more of a short/intermediate passing game? In that case, Reggie wayne may be acceptable as their deep threat. But you make a good point, maybe Robiskie and Gonzalez are too similar to be on the same team. ive read that Robiskie has played many different positions, so he probably can fulfll any of the needs the team has.
Besides, last year’s 6th round pick, Pierre Garcon supposedly is a speedster who can stretch the field vertically. i think they like him a lot.