Indianapolis Colts first-round NFL Draft picks

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21-04-2025

Quarterbacks Jeff George, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck were all No. 1 overall picks of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on stage after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) pulls on the facemask of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) as he moves in to tackle Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick Quenton Nelson meets with the media April 27.2018
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The Indianapolis Colts introduced their first round draft pick, Malik Hooker, safety from Ohio State, during a press conference Friday, April 28, 2016, afternoon at the Colts complex on West 56th Street.
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The Indianapolis Colts first round draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft Ryan Kelly, center from the University of Alabama, meets with the local media Friday, Apr 29, 2016, afternoon at the Colts Complex.
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Phillip Dorsett, a wide receiver who was drafted by the Colts in the first round, meets the media May 2, 2015.
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Bjoern Werner (from Florida State) is introduced as the No. 24 overall pick to the Indianapolis Colts during the 2013 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, introduces quarterback Andrew Luck as the first overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
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FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) gets ready for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. If the Colts pass on taking a left tackle or pass rusher with their first pick at the NFL Draft, it could be because they have additional options. The Colts have debated plugging three-time All-Pro Quenton Nelson into Anthony Castonzo's old spot at tackle.
Sam Riche/IndyStar file Jerry Hughes never developed in the Colts? defense. Head coach Jim Caldwell and Colts President Bill Polian introduce Jerry Hughes. The newest Indianapolis Colt player Jerry Hughes was introduced to the media at the Colts Complex in Indianapolis, IN on Friday, April 23, 2010. Hughes was drafted by the Colts in the first round, 31st overall. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star) Jerry Hughes never developed in the Colts defense. He was introduced by Colts coach Jim Caldwell and President Bill Polian at the Colts Complex on April 23, 2010. Jerry Hughes
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Indianapolis running back Donald Brown (31) holds off Tennessee's Jordan Babineaux en route to a 39-yard gain in the third quarter of Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts beat the Titans, 27-13.AJ Mast | Associated Press
Anthony Gonzalez, sits on the bench, Colts vs. Bengals preseason action, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, September, 02, 2010. Cincinnati won 28-30. (Robert Scheer/The Star) 09/07/2010 - C01 - MAIN - 2ND - THE INDIANAPOLIS STARAnthony Gonzalez hinted Monday that he was not given a chance to win back his starting receiver role.
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4/30/06 --- Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick Joseph Addai, a runningback from LSU, Sunday, April 30, 2006, afternoon at the Union Federal Bank Colts Complex. (Matt Kryger / The Star) with Chappell story, File #127304
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Colts defensive back Marlin Jackson, who intercepted the pass from a Tom Brady last attempt to score, screams in celebration in the confetti after the Colts won the AFC Championship game 38-34 over the New England Patriots at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 21, 2007. (Matt Detrich / The Indianapolis Star) 11/19/2010 - F01 - MAIN - 2ND - THE INDIANAPOLIS STARColts defensive back Marlin Jackson celebrates after winning the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots in January 2007.
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Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, left, and coach Tony Dungy introduce Dallas Clark to reporters in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 26, 2003. The Colts selected Clark, who played tight end for Iowa, as the 24th overall pick in Saturday's NFL draft.
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Dwight Freeney meets the Indianapolis media after being selected by the Colts with the 11th pick in Saturday\'s NFL draft. AP photo
The Colts No. 1 Draft pick Reggie Wayne was on hand at the Colt complex (on West 56th Street Sunday)...Pictured here he holds up his Colts jersey showing off his name to the gathered Press. Reggie is a six foot tall 197 pound wide receiver from Miami Florida. *FOR A MIKE CHAPPELL SPORTS STORY*
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APR16/00 COLTS (47499) Photo/Frank Espich ::::::: The newest Indianapolis Colt ROB MORRIS holds up his jersey to the gathered Press at the Colts Complex during the early Sunday morning news conference where his appearance made it official. The Colts first-round NFL draft pick is a twenty five year old 250 pound 6-foot-2 middle linebacker out of BYU who is somewhat famous for chasing alligators and painting his toenails. *FOR A MIKE CHAPPELL STORY*
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Edgerrin James, longtime running back for the Colts, is inducted into the team Ring of Honor, Jacksonville Jaguars at the Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Sunday, September 23, 2012. The Colts lost 22-17. Robert Scheer/The Star
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Peyton Manning displays an Indianapolis Colts jersey during the 1998 NFL draft at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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- -FILE--Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn of California, the Indianapolis Colts' first pick in the NFL draft, is introduced by coach Lindy Infante at the news conference Sunday, April 20, 1997, in Indianapolis. Glenn was the 19th overall in the first round. Training camp is less than three weeks away for the Indianapolis Colts and all eight of their draft picks remain unsigned. Heading the list is Glenn, the team's top draft pick, who could be at left tackle when the season opens at Miami on Aug. 31.(AP Phot/Indianapolis Star & News, Joe Young)
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- -Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick Marvin Harrison, a wide receiver from Syracuse, tries on a Colts cap in the Colts locker room while meeting with the media and conducting his first round of interviews on Sunday, April 21, 1996, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, D. Todd Moore)
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11/11/01 --- A dejected Colt Ellis Johnson walks off the field in the fourth quarter of their game against Miami Sunday afternoon at the RCA Dome. (Matt Kryger/Staff Photo) with story, File #61740
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Colt running back Marshall Faulk (28) rushes for a 14 yard gain in the 2nd quarter as Saints defensive end Joe Johnson (94) pursues. Faulk rushed 17 times for 98 yards and 1 touchdown.
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The Colts picked receiver Sean Dawkins out of Cal with the 16th selection in 1993. He played five years for the Colts, catching 12 TDs. He had 13 catches, one for a TD, in the 1995 playoff run that nearly reached the Super Bowl. He later played for Seattle and Jacksonville.
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Quentin Coryatt (left) was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Colts; the Colts picked Steve Emtman (right) first overall.
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FILE -- Jim Irsay (left) introduces Jeff George after he signed with the Indianapolis Colts, April 20, 1990. Coach Ron Meyer is on the right.
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Cornelius Bennett played college football at Alabama. The Colts drafted him but were unable to agree on a contract, so Bennett was dealt to the Buffalo Bills in a three-way trade that also included Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson and Bills running back Greg Bell. He played for the Buffalo Bills from 1987-95, Atlanta Falcons from 1996-98, and the Indianapolis Colts from 1999-2000. Bennett was a five-time Pro Bowler, and won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award twice (1988 and '91). (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jon Hand had a fine career for the Colts, put at a hefty price.
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Linebacker Duane Bickett of the Indianapolis Colts (left) in action during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.Guard Ron Solt was the Colts' second first-round pick in 1984, going 19th from Maryland (pick was part of a trade that sent John Elway to Denver one year earlier). He played parts of six seasons with the Colts and also played for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was second-team All-NFL by the AP in 1987.
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Leonard Coleman was the Indianapolis Colts' first draft pick. The defensive back was picked eighth overall out of Vanderbilt. He played in parts of three seasons for the Colts, nabbing four interceptions in 1986. He later played for the San Diego Chargers.
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