With two quarterbacks being selected ahead of him, the Indianapolis Colts should be more than happy with a potential franchise quarterback still on the board. Anthony Richardson’s future remains up in the air, which is why PFSN’s Max Dorsey has the Colts potentially selecting a quarterback with the No. 7 pick in his latest mock draft.
This scenario makes sense for Indianapolis. Richardson’s struggles in 2024 left plenty of questions about whether he can be the franchise quarterback they need. Adding another young arm to the mix could give them the competition and depth they’ve been missing.
The Colts Could Move on From Richardson by Selecting Drew Allar
In a quarterback room headlined by Richardson and Daniel Jones, it’s no wonder why the Colts wouldn’t hesitate to take Penn State’s quarterback. Richardson, 23, had his chance to turn the Colts around, and while it’s too early to pull the plug on him completely, his eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season were less than ideal.
Richardson finished 2024 with a 47.7% completion percentage in his 11 games. He threw for just 1,814 yards, averaging 6.9 yards per completion. With a 47.4 QBR, it’s no surprise that the team signed Jones to supplement the subpar work that the Florida graduate produced last season. Those numbers tell the story of a quarterback who couldn’t find his rhythm when it mattered most.
For Allar, none of those issues would be a concern. He’s kept his completion percentage at 59.9% or higher in his two seasons as a starter, with a phenomenal 25-touchdown to two-interception ratio in his sophomore season.
Drew Allar feels like a wild card in the 2026 class. Elite size and arm talent, strong pre-snap processor and operator.
He’s at his best when he can stay controlled and diagnose quick opportunities like this. Hits the TE with a sweet arm angle on the crosser after misdirecting. pic.twitter.com/FUO9LgNOuX
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) May 5, 2025
With 29 more completions in his junior season, Allar turned that into 696 more yards as his yards per completion grew from 6.8 to 8.4. That kind of efficiency is exactly what Indianapolis has been looking for.
While the Ohio native threw for one fewer touchdown last year, his number of interceptions did increase from two to eight. Still, he threw for three times as many touchdowns as interceptions. His ratio continues to impress, with the Nittany Lions quarterback once again leading the charge heading into the 2025 season.
Where Allar Fits in the Draft Picture
The only other quarterbacks projected to come off the board ahead of Allar would be Cade Klubnik and Arch Manning. Those two could go No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
The Cleveland Browns drafting another quarterback wouldn’t be shocking, even though they just took Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Their future remains up in the air — just like the Colts’ quarterbacks — until they find their franchise player.
Allar could be just that for the team. He led Penn State to the College Football Playoff Semifinals last season, showing he can perform when the stakes are highest.
He didn’t throw for more than 171 yards in any of the team’s three playoff games, though three of his 13 completions against Boise State in the quarterfinal were for touchdowns. That’s the kind of clutch performance that translates well to the NFL.
In a year where the Nittany Lions had a pair of 1,000-plus yard running backs, it’s impressive that Allar still managed to throw for 3,327 yards. Both Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen are returning to Penn State for the 2025 season, so Allar will once again have the chance to lead one of the most explosive offenses in all of college football.
That experience running a high-powered attack would serve him well in Indianapolis, where the Colts have the pieces in place but need someone who can put it all together.
For a franchise that’s been searching for stability at quarterback since Andrew Luck’s retirement, Allar represents the kind of safe, high-floor pick that could finally give them what they’ve been missing. His accuracy, decision-making, and big-game experience make him an intriguing option if he’s still available when the Colts are on the clock.