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Adonai Mitchell to Colts in NFL draft, backed by GM in profane rant

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard fiercely defended second-round pick Adonai Mitchell against criticisms of his character after selecting the wide receiver Friday night, calling the condemnations of the former Texas star "bulls---" during a lengthy rant.

Mitchell, selected 52nd overall, had hoped to be selected in the first round but slid into the second round amid reports that he interviewed poorly and was a difficult player to assess.

Ballard pushed back vociferously against those reports.

"I read some of the bulls--- that was said," Ballard said.