The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, but they still have a chance to grab a potential left tackle of the future at some point during Day 2.
With selections at Nos. 42 and 73 overall, the Colts will have their opportunities to take an offensive tackle to compete with Matt Pryor on the blindside. Pryor currently has the leg up in the competition, but things can change quickly.
We’re focusing solely on Day 2 of the draft in this piece for two reasons. One, the Colts don’t have a first-round pick, and it’s unlikely they move into the first round for a tackle. Two, draft weekend is crazy enough so it’s more feasible to wait until the dust is settled to list players available on Day 3.
Be sure to check out our other piece on wide receivers to target on Day 2, and we’ll have more positions to cover leading up to the draft. Also, check out Touchdown Wire’s and Draft Wire’s offensive tackle rankings.
Without further ado, here are four offensive tackle prospects the Colts should consider drafting on Day 2:
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Abraham Lucas, Washington State
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Draft Wire Rank: OT6
Touchdown Wire Rank: OT5
Lucas is one of the best fits for the Colts when it comes to potential left tackles in the draft. He measured in at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds with 33 7/8-inch arms. Despite that size, he crushed the short shuttle (4.40) at the NFL combine, which is a major barometer for offensive tackle success in the NFL. He’s a very smooth pass protector and when things are going well in the run game, he can be an asset.
There are a few knocks on Lucas’ profile. One of them being that he was a right tackle for his entire collegiate career. Switching to the left side has been done before and I believe his athleticism will translate if the move is made. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. The other issue comes with consistency in his pad level and play strength—two aspects that…