WCG Mock Draft - The Indianapolis Colts Select...

by Adam T on Apr 21, 2009 9:35 AM CDT

CURRENT SELECTION
	Percy HarvinFloridaWide Receiver
ANALYSIS: Over the years, the Colts have made pretty well known the way they approach the first round on draft day. For this season, all signs point to wide receiver. Defensive tackle is a major weakness, but when hasn’t it been for the Colts? Ziggy Hood is a possibility, but I don’t think they’ll go that direction. Tight ends Shawn Nelson and Jared Cook both fit the Colts mold and would make nice eventual replacements for Dallas Clark while also letting them set up in their two tight end sets. I see them as definite possibilities here, especially if they don’t feel either will last till the second round. But I think the cutting of Marvin Harrison means that they have someone they’re eyeing in the draft. For some reason, I think it’s Harvin. Harvin isn’t the conventional type of player the Colts take, but paired with the smartest quarterback in the NFL, he gives them a huge big-play threat. He might not ever develop into a number one receiver, but playing for the Colts, they’ll be able to get him the ball in a variety of situations and utilize his strengths.

Pick	Team	Player	Drafter	Analysis
1	Detroit	Matthew Stafford	McRipper	Details
2	St. Louis	Jason Smith	TCBullFrog	Details
3	Kansas City	Eugene Monroe	sabbath999	Details
4	Seattle	Michael Crabtree	ChiFan13, GeauxBears	Details
5	Cleveland	Aaron Curry	junkhorse	Details
6	Cincinnati	Michael Oher	GeauxBears	Details
7	Oakland	Jeremy Maclin	luckie815	Details
8	Jacksonville	B.J. Raji	Sackman	Details
9	Green Bay	Brian Orakpo	ChiFan13	Details
10	San Francisco	Robert Ayers	toghanmahwini	Details
11	Buffalo	Everette Brown	tempchad	Details
12	Denver	Rey Maualuga	ifuwannacrownem	Details
13	Washington	Andre Smith	tommite622	Details
14	New Orleans	Malcom Jenkins	isuarch80	Details
15	Houston	Clay Matthews	chase17	Details
16	San Diego	Tyson Jackson	gillrowdy	Details
17	NY Jets	Josh Freeman	Bearsguy34	Details
18	Denver	Peria Jerry	ifuwannacrownem	Details
19	Tampa Bay	Mark Sanchez	JerBear50	Details
20	Detroit Lions	William Beatty	tempchad	Details
21	Philadelphia	Knowshon Moreno	rahulsriram	Details
22	Minnesota	Darrius Heyward-Bey	ChiFan13	Details
23	New England	Chris 'Beanie' Wells	Chanman25	Details
24	Atlanta	Brian Cushing	Bear_Down	Details
25	Miami	Sean Smith	GeauxBears	Details
26	Baltimore	Hakeem Nicks	ChiFan13	Details
27	Indianapolis	Percy Harvin	shinons	Details

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What about Gonzo?

Harvin will most likely be a slot WR.

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by ChiFan13 on Apr 21, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions

My guess

I figure if they let MarHar go, they must be ready for Gonzales to move to the outside.

by Shinons on Apr 21, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

He will be...

A utility type guy, maybe a cheaper Hester version.
Payton would love to throw to him though. But doubt he will be a Colt.

by Bearsguy34 on Apr 21, 2009 9:57 AM CDT reply actions

Sorry...

Had Sweetness on my mind…should be Peyton.

by Bearsguy34 on Apr 21, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Thats ok, so long as it isn't the other way around.

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by Adam T on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions

eh I could see this, though who knows what his status is

considering his failed drug test

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by Chanman25 on Apr 21, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions

Absolutely no way Percy Harvin is a Colt. The Colts value character on the same level as talent, and Harvin is a very sketchy character. The pot issue is a big knock against him, and if you recall the Colts CUT their best DT last year because he was busted with pot.

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by Brad Wells on Apr 21, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions

Look at our draft thus far

Who are you taking if you’re Polian?

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by ChiFan13 on Apr 21, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I disagree

I think that’s a myth. The Colts have had brought on a number of shady characters through the Dungy years. The most striking would be Dominic Rhodes, who had a long history of domestic violence even before the team brought him back a second time. But they also had Darrell Reid, Cato June, Kenton Keith, and Montae Reagor arrested in the past few years while wearing horseshoes – in addition to Ed Johnson, whom you mentioned. That’s a pretty decent list for a team that values character as much as talent, and I’d bet there are some others I’m missing.

Harvin’s drug test is certainly a red flag, but I don’t think it disqualifies him by any means. I think it’s very realistic that Polian looks at Wayne, Manning, and Clark as role models who would keep Harvin in line. But more than that, I just don’t see anyone else at receiver who makes sense for the Colts. Most of them are limited upside, more possession type receivers in the Gonzales mold whereas Harvin is probably the most dynamic player in the draft.

That said, I’m also interested in who your money is on the Colts taking.

by Shinons on Apr 21, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions