MOCK DRAFT: How Do Indianapolis Colts Adjust with No Linebackers Allowed Early?

On this Mock Draft Monday, the Indianapolis Colts are NOT ALLOWED to take a linebacker within the first three rounds. How does that affect how they approach the 2026 NFL Draft? JAKE Round 2, pick 47--ED Gabe Jacas Round 3, pick 78--WR Ted Hurst Round 4, pick 113--LB Deontae Lawson Round 5, pick 156--OL Carver Willis Round 6, pick 214 (from PIT)--ED Nadame Tucker Round 7, pick 249--RB Kaelon Black Round 7, pick 254--DT Uar Bernard, Nigeria (IPP) ZACH Round 2, pick 47--ED Zion Young Round 3, pick 78--WR Skyler Bell Round 4, pick 113--LB Keyshaun Elliott Round 5, pick 156--OT Nolan Rucci Round 6, pick 214 (from PIT)--IOL Febechi Nwaiwu Round 7, pick 249--LB/S Wesley Bissianthe Round 7, pick 254--NCB Ceyair Wright   The 2026 Indy Draft Guide is now available for pre-order! 150+ write-ups on the 2026 NFL Draft class, plus how each player fits the Colts, and an in-depth dive into Chris Ballard's draft history and usage of draft picks. Pre-order below: https://draftguide.gumroad.com/l/indy26   EVERYDAYER CLUB If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub TEXT WITH JAKE AND ZACH Join the Locked On Colts insider program to text with Jake and Zach, ask any questions you have, and get updates on news and rumors from the Colts' facility, locker rooms, stadium, and practice field! https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedoncolts   Find and follow Locked On Colts on your favorite podcast platforms: 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-colts/ 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdpxJspi1hMh5HL7ExpWOQ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nfl/   Follow Jake's written work on roundtable.io/sports/nfl/colts/ and Zach's on si.com/nfl/colts/, and give them a follow on Twitter @JakeArthurNFL, @ZachHicks2, and @LockedOnColts!   Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new customers can bet just five dollars and get two hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if their first bet wins. Head to FANDUEL DOT COM to get started.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new customers can bet just five dollars and get two hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if their first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.