Indianapolis, sensing an open path in the AFC, traded two first-round draft picks for Sauce Gardner. The Colts did not win a game after that. Jones had dealt with a fracture in his leg and then tore his Achilles in Week 14. Gardner missed time, as did Charvarious Ward at the other corner spot.

Here are seven 2026 NFL draft prospects for Indianapolis Colts fans to watch in the Miami vs. Ole Miss CFP game.

Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor led the NFL in total touchdowns during the 2025 NFL season. Between rushing and receiving touchdowns, Taylor totaled 20 on the year. Of those 20 touchdowns, 18 would come on the ground.

The SportsLine Projection Model is high on the road team. It has the Colts covering the spread in 57% of simulations and winning outright in 34% to bring value as +455 underdogs. The model has the Over hitting in 65% of simulations.

The Indianapolis Colts had one of the worst collapses we've ever seen, and it won't be forgotten for years to come.

In total, the Colts currently have five draft picks in 2026. Along with trading away their first-rounder, GM Chris Ballard also traded the Colts' sixth-round draft pick as part of the trade that brought Mekhi Blackmon over from Minnesota.

That's not the kind of history any team hopes to make, and it underscores what a disaster the second half of the season has been for Indianapolis. They began the season as the NFL's best story, with Daniel Jones getting a redemption arc with a fresh start in Indy, leading an offense that was the best in the league.

Former Indianapolis Colts standout running back and first-round pick Randy McMillan has passed away. He was 67 years old.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce let his emotions get the better of him in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard skipped the excuses during his end of season news conference. Instead, Ballard said he intends to spend this offseason finding solutions for Indy’s continual late-season failures.