Indianapolis Colts players who were first-round picks
75 players
75 first-round picks have played for the Indianapolis Colts. On a roster now: DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Kwity Paye, Malik Hooker, and Laiatu Latu.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Manning | QB | 1998–2010 | 1998 · No. 1 · IND |
| Marvin Harrison | WR | 1996–2008 | 1996 · No. 19 · IND |
| Dwight Freeney | DE | 2002–2012 | 2002 · No. 11 · IND |
| Dallas Clark | TE | 2003–2011 | 2003 · No. 24 · IND |
| Jon Hand | DE | 1986–1994 | 1986 · No. 4 · IND |
| Duane Bickett | LB | 1985–1993 | 1985 · No. 5 · IND |
| Rob Morris | LB | 2000–2007 | 2000 · No. 28 · IND |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2020–2026 | 2016 · No. 7 · SF |
| Anthony Castonzo | OT | 2011–2019 | 2011 · No. 22 · IND |
| Edgerrin James | RB | 1999–2005 | 1999 · No. 4 · IND |
| Ellis Johnson | DE | 1995–2001 | 1995 · No. 15 · IND |
| Quenton Nelson | G | 2018–2023 | 2018 · No. 6 · IND |
| Andrew Luck | QB | 2012–2018 | 2012 · No. 1 · IND |
| Vontae Davis | CB | 2012–2017 | 2009 · No. 25 · MIA |
| Joseph Addai | RB | 2006–2011 | 2006 · No. 30 · IND |
| Quentin Coryatt | LB | 1992–1997 | 1992 · No. 2 · IND |
| Kwity Paye | DE | 2021–2025 | 2021 · No. 21 · IND |
| Donald Brown | RB | 2009–2013 | 2009 · No. 27 · IND |
| Marlin Jackson | S | 2005–2009 | 2005 · No. 29 · IND |
| Tarik Glenn | OT | 1997–2006 | 1997 · No. 19 · IND |
| Marshall Faulk | RB | 1994–1998 | 1994 · No. 2 · IND |
| Sean Dawkins | WR | 1993–1997 | 1993 · No. 16 · IND |
| Malik Hooker | S | 2017–2020 | 2017 · No. 15 · IND |
| Anthony Gonzalez | WR | 2007–2011 | 2007 · No. 32 · IND |
| Jeff Burris | CB | 1998–2001 | 1994 · No. 27 · BUF |
| Jeff George | QB | 1990–1993 | 1990 · No. 1 · IND |
| Tony Bennett | DE | 1994–1997 | 1990 · No. 18 · GB |
| Jim Harbaugh | QB | 1994–1997 | 1987 · No. 26 · CHI |
| Jessie Hester | WR | 1990–1993 | 1985 · No. 23 · LV |
| Eric Dickerson | RB | 1988–1991 | 1983 · No. 2 · LAR |
| Chip Banks | LB | 1989–1992 | 1982 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Laiatu Latu | DE | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 15 · IND |
| Anthony Richardson Sr. | QB | 2023–2025 | 2023 · No. 4 · IND |
| Bjoern Werner | LB | 2013–2015 | 2013 · No. 24 · IND |
| Jerry Hughes | DE | 2010–2012 | 2010 · No. 31 · IND |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | 1998–2000 | 1995 · No. 22 · CAR |
| Steve Emtman | DE | 1992–1994 | 1992 · No. 1 · IND |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 14 · IND |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2025–2026 | 2022 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2025–2026 | 2019 · No. 6 · NYG |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | 2025–2026 | 2016 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Eric Ebron | TE | 2018–2019 | 2014 · No. 10 · DET |
| Xavier Rhodes | CB | 2020–2021 | 2013 · No. 25 · MIN |
| Trent Richardson | RB | 2013–2014 | 2012 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Gosder Cherilus | OT | 2013–2014 | 2008 · No. 17 · DET |
| LaRon Landry | FS | 2013–2014 | 2007 · No. 6 · WSH |
| Philip Rivers | QB | 2020–2025 | 2004 · No. 4 · NYG |
| Walt Harris | CB | 2002–2003 | 1996 · No. 13 · CHI |
| Cornelius Bennett | LB | 1999–2000 | 1987 · No. 2 · IND |
| Freddie Joe Nunn | DE | 1994–1995 | 1985 · No. 18 · ARI |
| Jerry Tillery | DT | 2026 | 2019 · No. 28 · LAC |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 2021 | 2016 · No. 2 · PHI |
| Barkevious Mingo | LB | 2017 | 2013 · No. 6 · CLE |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2022 | 2012 · No. 10 · BUF |
| Hakeem Nicks | WR | 2014 | 2009 · No. 29 · NYG |
| Josh Freeman | QB | 2015 | 2009 · No. 17 · TB |
| Darrius Heyward-Bey | WR | 2013 | 2009 · No. 7 · OAK |
| Matt Ryan | QB | 2022 | 2008 · No. 3 · ATL |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 2024 | 2008 · No. 18 · BAL |
| Jamaal Anderson | DE | 2011 | 2007 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Ernie Sims | LB | 2011 | 2006 · No. 9 · DET |
| Antonio Cromartie | DB | 2016 | 2006 · No. 19 · SD |
| Tyler Brayton | DE | 2011 | 2003 · No. 32 · OAK |
| Andre Johnson | WR | 2015 | 2003 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Corey Simon | DT | 2005 | 2000 · No. 6 · PHI |
| Anthony McFarland | DT | 2006 | 1999 · No. 15 · TB |
| Simeon Rice | DE | 2007 | 1996 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Andre Johnson | WR | 2015 | 1996 · No. 30 · WSH |
| Kerry Collins | QB | 2011 | 1995 · No. 5 · CAR |
| Thomas Smith | DB | 2001 | 1993 · No. 28 · BUF |
| Andre Rison | WR | 1989 | 1989 · No. 22 · IND |
| Craig Heyward | RB | 1998 | 1988 · No. 24 · NO |
| Aaron Cox | WR | 1993 | 1988 · No. 20 · LOS |
| Will Wolford | OT | 1994 | 1986 · No. 20 · BUF |
| Chris Hinton | OG | 1988 | 1983 · No. 4 · DEN |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.