Colts position group among most improved units in NFL following draft

The Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker unit was named among the most improved units following the 2026 NFL draft.

Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker selected 10 position groups from across the NFL that improved the most during this year’s draft, and not surprisingly, the Colts‘ linebacker unit was selected.

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The Colts entered the draft extremely short on experience at this position. Outside of Akeem Davis-Gaither, the next most experienced player was Jaylon Carlies, who has played 244 career snaps, almost all of which now came two years ago during the 2024 season.

So GM Chris Ballard would invest multiple picks into this position and rather