Two more prospects get Colts' attention

Hakeem Nicks WR North Carolina (6006/212/4.51c) is one of the top receiving prospects in this draft. In all likelihood, there’s not much I can tell you about him you don’t already know. Large and naturally gifted, he has all the qualities you look for in the position. Fluid, agile and blessed with great hands, Nicks’ best attribute is his ability to make yards after the catch. If he has any drawbacks, it’s limited to the sharpness of his routes, his upper-body strength and his blocking. I’ve heard rumors that he’s immature, and a bit of a prima donna, but he doesn’t come off that way in interviews. Nicks will likely be a late first round selection, and I’d be surprised if the Dolphins don’t pick him at No. 25.


Sam Allen T Grand Valley State (6051/296/4.89pd) is a surprisingly athletic small-school left tackle who will need to add upper-body strength to play that position in the pros. Some observers project him inside, but he doesn’t have the build for it. Instead, his long arms, excellent balance and top footwork give him the building blocks to play blind-side. Allen has better leg drive than you'd expect for his size. Colts fans can think of him as a more athletic, less polished Jake Scott. A top student and a former tight end, Allen is likely to be drafted in the fifth or sixth round.