GRADING THE COLTS' TRADE WITH PANTHERS TO 52ND PICK IN NFL DRAFT

The Indianapolis Colts made their first trade of the 2024 NFL Draft, moving back from No. 46 to No. 52 in a deal with the Carolina Panthers.

The second-round trade moved the Colts back six spots, and they were able to add two selections in the fifth round—Nos. 142 and 155.

This is a solid deal for the Colts, who always have a penchant for trading back and acquiring more picks. After staying put in Round 1 to select edge rusher Laiatu Latu, the Colts made sure to grab some value while avoiding moving back too far.

MORE NFL DRAFT: Live pick tracker | Live grades, analysis | Top 250 big board

Adding those two picks in the fifth round could be a big deal for Chris Ballard, who has had a lot of success making selections in the middle of Day 3.

After adding a major piece to the pass rush in Round 1, the Colts made a smart move moving back on Day 2 to acquire some extra value.

Grade: B+

2024-04-27T00:35:43Z dg43tfdfdgfd