The Indianapolis Colts were one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2017, and while quarterback Andrew Luck's mysterious shoulder injury didn't help them, it exposed numerous weaknesses that need to be addressed for Indianapolis in 2018. The Colts made a huge step in rebuilding trading with the New York Jets on Saturday. The Colts are sending the #3 overall pick to the Jets and getting a massive haul in return. The Jets are sending the #6 overall pick, #37 overall, #49 overall and a 2019 2nd round pick. As such, here are three players the Colts could target in the first round of 2018 NFL Draft after trading with the Jets:
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1.) Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State Nittany Lions
The Colts desperately need to surround Luck with weapons, particularly at running back. Enter Saquon Barkley, who is probably the best pure talent in this class. He can do it all out of the backfield and has no weaknesses to his game. Sure, the Colts have Frank Gore, but this may very well be his last season and he can't do it on every down anymore. There's a good chance that Barkley will be the first offensive player in the draft that's not a quarterback.
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2.) Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Nelson is clearly the best interior offensive lineman in this class and Indianapolis would be smart to invest in keeping Andrew Luck or Jacoby Brissett upright and giving them the best chance to succeed. They need to improve the interior, which will also help their running game that hasn't been consistent.
3) Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State Wolfpack
Chubb is arguably the best edge rusher in the draft and if you ask many scouts, he will go in the top five. The Colts have struggled to get after the quarterback for several years now and really need to find players they can build around on that side of the ball. Chubb had back-to-back seasons with 10 sacks and finished this season with 72 total tackles.
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