Colts added top option for Anthony Richardson in recent seven-round 2024 NFL mock draft

Can the Indianapolis Colts keep building around Anthony Richardson?

With Anthony Richardson potentially red-shirting his rookie season due to an injury, the Indianapolis Colts are drafting higher than they might have expected.

However, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN’s newest 2024 NFL mock draft, the Colts will acquire Richardson some help in the shape of LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

Indianapolis Colts Full Seven-Round Mock Draft

Round 1, Pick 15: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

“Wide receiver or cornerback seem to be the two positions in consideration, and Thomas would bring a downfield dynamic that the offense has lacked. Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs were a solid 1-2 punch last season, but when you have Anthony Richardson’s huge arm under center, you need vertical threats. Alec Pierce has struggled, so I could see Indy looking to Thomas to create more explosive plays. Thomas led the FBS in touchdown receptions last season (17), and 10 of those came on vertical patterns.”

Round 2, Pick 46: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

“There’s no consensus top safety this season (unless we’re including cornerback/safety Cooper DeJean in the conversation), but Hicks is in the mix. He had 160 tackles over the past two seasons, and his versatility makes him a good fit in Indianapolis.”

Round 3, Pick 82: Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame

“Length, ball skills and explosiveness are three traits that the Colts key on with corners (see: JuJu Brents). Hart certainly fits that description.”

ESPN predicts the Indianapolis Colts’ final four picks will be Texas Tech EDGE rusher Myles Cole (117), Oregon tailback Bucky Irving (151), Pittsburgh interior offensive lineman Matt Goncalves (191), and Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett (234).