After the Colts surprised everybody by taking a Wide Receiver in the first round, fans are understandably very anxious. There is still a massive need for young talent on the defense. Feelings about yesterday’s pick aside, the team is still in a great position to draft the best player available, and I wouldn’t be unhappy if they drafted another offensive player today. Here are 10 potential targets that may be available for the Colts in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the draft.

Round Two:

Preston Smith, D-Line/Edge, Mississippi State – Versatile defender with elite athleticism. Wins in many ways.

Landon Collins, Safety, Alabama – Good Safety that is strong versus the run and capable in coverage. Playmaker.

Eric Kendricks, Inside Linebacker, UCLA – Elite in coverage, strong versus run. High character leader. Best ILB in the class.

Eddie Goldman, D-Line, Florida State – Stout Nose Tackle that can stuff the run and sometimes collapse pocket versus the pass.

Paul Dawson, Inside Linebacker, TCU – Very instinctive player, reads and reacts well. Great run stopper. Tested poorly, but excellent tape.

Jordan Phillips, D-Line, Oklahoma – Powerful defender but surprisingly nimble, strong versus run, but can rush the pass too. Back issues.

Ameer Abdullah, Running Back, Nebraska – Elite athleticism with good vision, great pass catcher. Very high character, “Horseshoe Guy”.

Jay Ajayi, Running back, Boise State – Perfect scheme fit, violent runner with good cuts. Good pass catcher. Drinks pickle juice.

Henry Anderson, D-Line, Stanford – Strong versus run 5-Tech, but a very good pass rusher too. Athletically limited, but technically sound.

Carl Davis, D-Line, Iowa – Powerful 5-Tech, flashes explosive ability. Strong versus run with pass rush ability. Very high ceiling.

Round Three:

Davis Tull, Edge, Chattanooga – Excellent pass rusher with elite athleticism. Can dip and bend the edge, and bull rush. Very productive.

Steven Nelson, Cornerback, Oregon State – Physical and aggressive off man Corner, strong in run support. Can he play press?

Xavier Cooper, D-Line, Washington State – Quick, penetrating DL. Good pass rushing skills, not yet there versus run. Needs to add bulk.

Derron Smith, Safety, Fresno State – Versatile coverage Safety. Great in coverage, physical versus run. Can cover slot. Undersized.

Ibraheim Campbell, Safety, Northwestern – Downhill Safety that has skills over the top. Strong hitter, good tackler. High character.

Denzel Perryman, Inside Linebacker, Miami – Punishing tackler. Looks like old Ray Lewis at times; then like Old Ray Lewis at others.

Kwon Alexander, Inside Linebacker, LSU – Quick-twitch, attacking LB. Avoids blocks and makes plays in the backfield. Undersized.

David Cobb, Running Back, Minnesota – Very good, steady big bodied RB. Good pass catcher, good pass protector. Not dynamic.

Tevin Coleman, Running Back, Indiana – Violent homerun hitter, can score any time. Hits holes quickly. Good pass catcher.

Shaquille Olajuwon Mason, Center, Georgia Tech – Great run blocker at Center, can play Guard as well. Solid in pass protection.