The Indianapolis Colts will have seven picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, including the 14th overall selection in the first round. While previous 14th overall picks do not directly influence the Colts' choice, it is notable to review recent players chosen at this spot in the draft. Positions such as tight end, offensive line, defensive line, and linebacker could be on GM Chris Ballard's radar for potential selections.
Reviewing the last ten players drafted at the 14th spot:
- 2024: Taliese Fuaga (T) started all regular-season games for the New Orleans Saints.
- 2023: Broderick Jones (T) has started 27 out of 34 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- 2022: Kyle Hamilton (S) of the Baltimore Ravens is a two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro.
- 2021: Alijah Vera-Tucker (G), drafted by the New York Jets, has faced injury challenges but made 15 starts last season.
- 2020: Javon Kinlaw (DT) has 9.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in his NFL career.
- 2019: Chris Lindstrom (G) is a three-time Pro Bowler with missed only one game since 2020.
- 2018: Marcus Davenport (DE) has 24 career sacks over seven seasons.
- 2017: Derek Barnett (DE) has 29 career sacks and a Super Bowl win with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- 2016: Karl Joseph (DB) tallied 20 pass breakups, five interceptions, and 305 tackles.
- 2015: DeVante Parker (WR) averaged 14.1 yards per catch and caught 59% of his targets with 27 touchdowns in his career.