The trade table was where it all came apart. The Colts shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. A D that will need time and luck to look better.

So much rides on Quinn Ewers that the rest of the class almost grades on a curve behind him. The Jennings steal is the beam this whole class leans on.

They punted on wide receiver, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. The Colts indulged a want in Marshall Jr. while a need in wide receiver, offensive lineman and other spots stayed open.

If Helm pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about.

In short, the board sent warnings, and they will be hoping it was wrong.