2018 Colts Draft: Everything you need to know about the Colts' picks

Nat Newell
IndyStar
Chris Ballard, General Manager of the Indianapolis Colts, talks with the press at the day's NFL Scouting Combine, in preparation for the year's draft, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

The Colts will make their first pick of the 2018 NFL Draft at approximately 8:30 p.m. on April 26. Here is everything you need to know:

Colts picks: 3, 36, 67, 104, 140, 178 and 221. The Colts won the tiebreaker with Houston for the third pick and the teams will alternate between the third and four slot the rest of the draft.

Where: Arlington, Texas.

TV: Fox, NFL Network and ESPN will be broadcasting the draft.

Round 1: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26. with 10 minutes between picks.

Rounds 2 and 3: 7 p.m. Friday, April 27. There are seven minutes between picks in the second round, five minutes in the third.

Round 4-7: Noon Saturday, April 28. There are five minutes between each pick. 

What will the Colts do with the third pick?:

Insider: Can the Colts afford to pass on Saquon Barkley?

What the Browns and Giants could do ahead of the Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft

Here are some prominent players — booms and busts — in each of the Colts' slots from the past 10 years. Dare to dream of the Colts adding the equivalent of Joey Bosa, Jordy Nelson and Alvin Kamara. (Or, Trent Richardson and six guys you've never heard of because they didn't make it in the NFL.)

The Colts could, of course, trade picks before and during the draft.

No. 3

Joey Bosa (2016, San Diego): Has 23 sacks in two seasons; if Bradley Chubb works out this well the Colts would be wise to select him.

Blake Bortles (2014, Jacksonville): His 35-touchdown 2016 season raised expectations and he was good enough to follow the defense to the AFC Championship Game this season, but the jury is still out.

Dion Jordan (2013, Miami): 1 start in five seasons with just 7 sacks due to injuries.

Trent Richardson (2012, Cleveland): Less said the better for Colts fans.

Marcell Dareus (2011, Buffalo): Difference-making defensive tackle has appeared in two Pro Bowls and has 36 sacks.

Gerald McCoy (2010, Tampa Bay): Another difference-making defensive tackle with six Pro Bowls and 48.5 sacks.

Matt Ryan (2008, Atlanta): Seemed like an over-draft at the time but has been one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, throwing for 41,796 yards and 260 touchdowns with four Pro Bowl seasons.

No. 36

Myles Jack (2016, Jacksonville): Fell in the draft due to injury concerns and has emerged as a key piece of the Jaguars impressive defense.

Derek Carr (2014, Oakland): Has developed into a solid starter for the Raiders when healthy.

Darius Slay (2013, Detroit): Has had 14 interceptions in five seasons and a Pro Bowl berth.

Derek Wolfe (2012, Denver): Has 24.5 sacks and started all 80 games he's appeared in at defensive tackle for the Broncos.

Colin Kaepernick (2011, San Francisco): Controversial quarterback is out of the league despite a 72-to-30 touchdown-to-interception ratio during his career.

Brian Robiskie (2009, Cleveland): A bust at receiver.

Jordy Nelson (2008, Green Bay): Developed into one of the NFL's best receivers with 6 Pro Bowl berths and 69 career TDs.

No. 67

Alvin Kamara (2017, New Orleans): Had 1,554 yards from scrimmage, averaging a league-best 6.1 yards per carry, and 13 touchdowns.

Maliek Collins (2016, Dallas): Has started 30 games over the past two seasons with 7.5 sacks at defensive tackle.

A.J. Cann (2015, Jacksonville): Has started 44 games at guard over the past three seasons.

Bennie Logan (2013, Philadelphia): Has been a five-year starter for the Eagles with seven sacks.

Ronnie Hillman (2012, Denver): Not all third-round backs are Alvin Kamara. Hillman has 2,500 yards from scrimmage as a servicable back.

Nate Irving (2011, Denver): Spent a season in Indianapolis after disappointing in Denver.

Myron Lewis (2010, Tampa Bay): Made one start as a defensive back.

Alex Magee (2009, Kansas City): Made one start as a defensive end.

Charles Godfrey (2008, Carolina): Made 75 starts at defensive back with 11 interceptions and three sacks.

No. 104

Tavon Young (2016, Baltimore): Made 11 starts at cornerback as a rookie but spent last season on injured reserve.

Jelani Jenkins (2013, Miami): Was a starter at linebacker for two seasons, including 110 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2014 but had just 10 tackles in Houston last season.

Luke Stocker (2011, Tampa Bay): Has seen regular time at tight end though his career-high in receiving yards is 165 in 2012.

Alterraun Verner (2010, Tennessee): Has been a starter at corner for four seasons, earning a Pro Bowl berth in 2013 after intercepting 5 passes.

No. 140

Tajae Sharpe (2016, Tennessee): Started 10 games and had 522 receiving yards as a rookie but did not appear in a game last season.

Cameron Fleming (2013, New England): Has started games at tackle in each of his four seasons with New England, though he's never earned a full time job.

Brandon Carr (2008, Kansas City): The only real hit at this pick in the past 10 seasons, Carr has started every game of his career at corner between Kansas City, Dallas and Baltimore with 19 career interceptions.

No. 178

Zach Mettenberger (2014, Tennessee): When a quarterback with a career record of 0-10 gets a mention, it tells you all you need to know about this pick. 

Aldrick Robinson (2012, Washington): He's carved out a career at the bottom of rosters, appearing in 70 games with just 5 starts for four different teams. His career-high in receiving yards is 365 but he's one of the 1,600 best football players in the world, and how many of the rest of us are that good at what we do?

Arthur Moats (2010, Buffalo): He was a starter at linebacker for Buffalo and Pittsburgh, peaking at 54 tackles and recording four sacks twice. Appeared in 14 games with the Steelers last season.

No. 221

Ted Karras (2016, New England): The former Cathedral star has started three games the last two seasons for New England, playing in a pair of Super Bowls.

More on the Colts:

Colts take hard stance on Rashaan Melvin, trading down sounds unlikely

Insider: Colts' Frank Reich plans to turn his coaching staff loose

Colts Draft 2018: Who wins when the No. 3 pick is traded?

IndyStar sports app: The best coverage of your favorite Indiana teams, all in one place