Diving into the biggest questions for each of the Colts’ seven selections in this week’s 2020 NFL Draft:

Round 2

Pick 34 (from Washington)

The question: Will the Colts trade back?

Chris Ballard made no secret about it: He wants more picks. After sending the No. 13 overall pick to San Francisco for DeForest Buckner, the Colts have seven selections remaining, the lowest number in Ballard’s tenure as general manager.

Ballard could move any of his other picks — or perhaps an unneeded veteran — to acquire additional capital, but pick No. 34 would bring back the most bang for his buck. It also seems the most likely to be traded of all his picks given how coveted choices are in this part of the draft.

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While the possibilities of what a Colts trade-back might look like are endless, here are four scenarios that might intrigue Ballard:

Minor move back: No. 34 to L.A. Chargers for No. 37 and No. 151.

A pair of 2s: No. 34 to Seattle for No. 59 and No. 64.

Future second: No. 34 to Miami for No. 56 and a 2021 second-round pick.

3-for-1: No. 34 to Las Vegas for No. 80, No. 81 and No. 91.

If the Colts don’t trade back, this is a prime spot to get a first-round caliber wide receiver in what looks to be a loaded draft class. If Clemson's Tee Higgins, Baylor's Denzel Mims or Arizona State's Brandon Aiyuk slip out of the first round, each would look good in a Colts uniform.

Round 2

Pick 44

The question: Will the Colts draft a quarterback?

If Ballard’s latest public comments are to be taken to heart, the Colts are content with Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett at the top of the quarterback depth chart entering the 2020 season. The general manager reiterated Friday what he’s been saying all offseason: He will not "force" a pick at quarterback simply because the Colts don’t have an apparent long-term solution. If the Colts spend prime draft capital on a signal-caller, Ballard vowed it will be someone they believe has the characteristics of an NFL starter.

If he believes Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts or Jacob Eason have those qualities and are worthy candidates to succeed Rivers, at least one of them should be available at 44.

Again, if the Colts aren’t interested in quarterbacks, there should still be plenty of wide receiver talent left on the board. Cornerback or a replacement for Jabaal Sheard on the edge could be options as well.

Round 3

Pick 75

The question: Will Colts find the heir to Anthony Castonzo?

The Colts breathed a huge sigh of relief earlier this offseason when their star left tackle informed them he’d like to play for another couple of years. While that makes tackle a less pressing need than it would have been, the Colts have precious little depth behind Castonzo and right tackle Braden Smith.

Finding a tackle here — perhaps St. John’s Ben Bartch or Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland — would provide the Colts’ depth behind their starters and an heir to Castonzo if he decides to retire after the 2021 season.

Round 4

Pick 144

The question: Will Colts add a field-stretcher at tight end?

With the ever-reliable Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox still on the roster, tight end isn’t a glaring hole for Indianapolis. However, Eric Ebron’s departure in free agency leaves a lot of targets unaccounted for. While unreliable in other aspects of the game, Ebron created matchup problems in the red zone and could stretch defenses out with speed and athleticism. The Colts don’t have anyone on the roster who boasts that skillset.

But they could find someone with it here in the fourth round. While this tight end class isn’t very deep, there are some talented players who could be values in the fourth round. Purdue's Brycen Hopkins and Washington’s Hunter Bryant stand out.

Round 5

Pick 160

The question: Will Colts add some youth to secondary?

Of all the position groups outside of quarterback that could look most different in 2021, the Colts secondary might just lead the way. Only Kenny Moore, Rock Ya-Sin, Khari Willis and Marvell Tell are under contract for 2021.

Twenty-nine-year-olds Xavier Rhodes and T.J. Carrie each signed one-year deals this offseason. Quincy Wilson has only one year left on his rookie deal, while George Odum and Rolan Milligan are playing on one-year contracts, as well. On Friday, Ballard opted to play coy on the decision to pick up the fifth-year option on former first-round pick Malik Hooker, making it possible that 2020 is his final season in Indianapolis.

Ballard has habitually targeted defensive backs in this part of the draft. He snagged Nate Hairston in the fifth round in 2017 and picked up Willis (fourth round) and Marvell Tell (fifth round) last season. This could be a spot he looks for another contributor.

At this point, guessing Colts targets is a crapshoot, but if you’re looking for a name, how about Temple cornerback Harrison Hand? He’s got the size (5-11 with 31 ¾ inch arms) Ballard tends to covet and a decent reputation as a tackler and zone defender.

Round 6

Pick 193

The question: Do the Colts double-dip at wide receiver?

Even if the Colts target a wide receiver early in this draft, they’ll still be relatively thin at the position heading into next season. T.Y. Hilton, Parris Campbell and Zach Pascal give the Colts three weapons they like, but there isn’t much reliable depth to speak of beyond those three. Taking multiple shots in the draft makes sense, as does keeping an eye on the waiver wire and trade market as more veterans become available.

Should they shoot for a wide receiver in this range, Wisconsin’s Quintez Cephus stands out as an interesting target. Cephus put up respectable numbers for the run-first Badgers last year (50 catches, 901 yards, 7 touchdowns) and perhaps even more impressively caught the eye of the nation’s top cornerback. Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah called him the best receiver he faced in 2019. “I don’t care what his 40 time was.” (For the record, it was 4.73.)

Round 6

Pick 197 (from Dallas through Miami)

The question: What’s left?

At this point in the draft, Ballard will be far less concerned about addressing positions of need and will simply be looking for the best player available. That said, Ballard has yet to let a draft go by without selecting an edge rusher. A safety could be an option here or perhaps he could look to further bolster the defensive line. Though DeForest Buckner’s addition makes it one of the best units on the team, the Colts still haven’t found a direct replacement for Sheard, though they have players who could surely absorb some of his snaps. At this point in the draft, nearly every position is a possibility.

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