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Jim Irsay Says Colts Wanted to Draft Both Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson in 2012

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The NFL landscape could've been much different if Jim Irsay got his way in the 2012 draft.

The Indianapolis Colts owner said Sunday the team's plan was to draft quarterback Russell Wilson in the fourth round after taking Andrew Luck No. 1 overall, according to Jim Ayello of the Indy Star.

The Seattle Seahawks instead selected Wilson in the third round. Wilson won the starting job out of training camp and has now made 128 starts with the team.

Indianapolis instead used its fourth-round pick to trade up for receiver T.