by The Indianapolis foals approaching the 2025 NFL Draft with many position groups to address, but perhaps none more so than tight end and cornerback. N.F.L design expert Daniel Jeremiah believes Indianapolis needs to address the latter.
In Jeremiah’s first mock draft of the 2025 offseason, he has the Colts selecting Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 14th overall pick to add to a thin secondary.
I think you’ll see the buzz around Barron continue to grow. He has great speed, instinct and ball skills.
– Daniel Jeremiah | NFL media analyst
Barron was a five-year player at Texas and compiled career stats from 57 games, 226 tackles (21 for loss), eight interceptions, 24 passes defended and a defensive touchdown. Most of its damage was done in 2022-2024.
His 2024 All-American campaign stands out. He posted five interceptions and tallied 11 passes defended, 67 tackles and a sack. Are Pro football focus The stats are fantastic, with 90.8 overall, 83.3 run defense, and 91.3 coverage.
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Barron would be a great addition to a Colts defense that lacked depth and consistency in 2024. Although Kenny Moore II played excellently and Jaylon Jones and Samuel Womack performed well, things are shaky past those prominent names.
Lou Anarumo was hired to bring versatility, efficiency and variety to Indy’s defense, so Barron is a great talent to think about combining with the coordinator’s scheme. Barron has nasty speed that can catch up on a quarterback’s pass and potentially take it to the house, along with the coverage skills to ensure no receiver exists on any play.
It’s fair to say the Colts can add talent via free agency, but the draft is imperative to acquiring players with longevity for Anarumo’s side of the football. Jeremiah’s selection here makes sense and has a chance to make an immediate positive impact for the Colts.
Anthony Richardson’s development may be the top priority for the Colts’ success, but adding the porous defense starting in 2024 is also desperately needed in any potential upcoming changes. Expect the Colts and Chris Ballard to put a premium on cornerback in free agency and the draft.
As has been said before, this season cannot afford to end in mediocrity because there are too many jobs at stake. Even if Richardson is on the right track in year three, a low-quality defense won’t help his efforts.
We’ll see how the Colts decide to use a crucial 14th overall selection in three months.
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