INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Dwight Freeney talks to the fans during his induction to the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor during halftime the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Indianapolis Colts were able to select Michigan pass rusher Kwity Paye at pick No. 21 after surprisingly not trading back.
GM Chris Ballard reportedly denied overtures to do so. Paye, who many theorized would be selected earlier, fell cleanly into the team’s lap instead.