2012 NFL Draft: 10 Offensive Studs Not Named Andrew Luck Colts Should Draft

The Indianapolis Colts are going to going to draft Andrew Luck with the first overall pick and after that they need to stockpile offensive weapons.

After losing Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Jeff Saturday, Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai and now Ryan Diem through cuts and free agency, the Colts have a number of holes that need addressing. Wide receiver is a huge concern, along with tight end. The offensive line took a serious hit when Diem decided to retire. His versatility was a factor almost every Sunday last season.

Whether the Colts draft Robert Griffin III or Luck, that guy will be walking into a very inexperienced locker room.

The Colts should give him some talented young guys to walk in with.

Coby Fleener, Tight End

After cutting the recently injury-riddled Dallas Clark, the Colts are basically left with nothing at tight end.

Andrew Luck ran a lot of offense through tight ends in college.

Uh-oh.

Enter Coby Fleener.

By drafting the 6'6", 245-pound Fleener, the Colts are offering Luck a security blanket that he is already extremely comfortable with.

Fleener isn't a great blocker, but has the frame to suggest he could improve. He is extremely versatile as a receiver, too. He showed great hands and was a serious downfield threat last season, averaging 19.6 yards per catch.

The Colts would likely have to use their second-round pick to acquire Fleener, but he may be worth the price.

David Wilson, Running Back

After cutting Joseph Addai, the Colts showed they are serious about a complete overhaul.

It wasn't just the passing or the blocking. It wasn't just the receivers.

It was everybody and everything.

However, cutting Addai left a bit of a gap in the running back rotation for the Colts. Donald Brown is solid in the passing game and showed good burst on the outside last year, but it was the first time he really showed any value, and he also didn't appear overly comfortable running between the tackles.

His running mate, Delone Carter, was meant to do the dirty work. He was drafted to grind out tough yards up the middle, convert the third- or fourth-and-shorts and score the close-range touchdowns.

Carter wasn't successful in any of those categories.

David Wilson is an all-around back that can give Brown a breather, and even challenge for the starting role at tailback. He showed at Virginia Tech he can be effective all over the field, and he has no shortage of athleticism.

Kevin Zeitler, Offensive Guard

With the losses of Jeff Saturday and Mike Pollak, as well as the retirement of Ryan Diem, the Colts' interior offensive line is looking a little scary. They must address both center and guard in the draft if they hope to protect whatever investment they make with the No. 1 overall pick.

Kevin Zeitler is one of the hardest working players in this class and one of the most talented guards. Because he plays a position not highly sought after in the NFL, his talent will probably slip into the second round, where the Colts could pick him up.

Though he is mostly regarded as a strong run-blocking lineman, his passion for the game and hard work could see him transform into a very well-rounded blocker.

His frame is plenty ready for the transition, at 6'4", 315 pounds. He displayed plenty of strength, too, putting up 32 bench press reps at the combine.

He will be a fine pro, and the Colts would be wise to make a play for him.

Ladarius Green, Tight End

While everybody seems to know about Ladarius Green, nobody is talking about him as the next big tight end in the NFL.

Maybe he won't be, but he could be the next Marques Colston.

With his 6'6", 238-pound frame, he's too lean to be a legitimate tight end in the pros, but he could easily split out wide and cause crazy mismatches for a secondary.

Like Jimmy Graham or Rob Gronkowski, who is going to cover this guy?

Unlike Jimmy Graham or Rob Gronkowski, Green clocked a 4.5-second 40-yard dash time at the combine.

People may forget, or may not realize, but Colston played quite a bit of tight end at Hofstra before the trend of oversized pass-catchers swept through the league.

Green would be a stellar third-round pick.

David Molk, Center

Being named the 2011 Rimington Trophy winner as the nation's top center wasn't quite enough for David Molk. He also wanted to prove he's ready for the next level.

So he showed up at the combine and put up 41 bench press reps, tops among all offensive linemen.

Molk proved he was a quality center in college, and his performance at the combine showed it wasn't a product of the talent around him.

He was a true leader at Michigan, and his consistency on the field spoke for itself.

With so many gaps on offense, the Colts could use a consistent and reliable leader. While a rookie is not likely to take that role, Molk could certainly be that guy a few years down the road.

Rueben Randle, Wide Receiver

LSU versus Alabama was a quarterback-lover's nightmare.

It was the ultimate "defense wins championships" championship.

And that was the story of the year for LSU, whose struggles at quarterback were well-documented. First, incumbent starter Jordan Jefferson was suspended from the team. Upon his return, coach Les Miles couldn't decide whether Jefferson or fill-in Jarrett Lee was right for the job.

As they say, "If you have two starting quarterbacks, you don't have a one."

It wouldn't be true to say Rueben Randle didn't bat an eye at the quarterback shuffle, but he certainly didn't let it derail his season. Randle finished with 53 catches for 917 yards and eight touchdowns. Not bad, all things considered.

And with Andrew Luck tossing him the ball, his stats could be up considerably.

Though the Colts signed Donnie Avery in free agency, the No. 2 receiver spot is conceivably up for grabs on the depth chart. An impressive rookie like the 6'3" Randle could come in and grab that spot if he works hard enough.

And he could possibly be had in the third round.

Jarius Wright, Wide Receiver

Jarius Wright looks like the prototypical slot receiver at the next level—5'10", 180 pounds, this guy is about as quick as they come.

Not to mention the 4.42 40-yard dash Wright ran at the combine.

Catching balls from first-year starter Tyler Wilson last season, Wright snagged 66 balls for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns. Those numbers were all greatly increased from the year before, when he was playing with current NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett.

With the limited number of wide receivers on the Colts roster, they could certainly use players in a variety of molds. The players they have now are mostly fit for playing on the outside, and Wright could add some versatility to the position.

Joe Adams, Wide Receiver/Returner

The Colts special teams have been an absolute joke for years.

Both returning and covering kickoffs and punts alike, the Colts have been completely inept, ranking in the cellar of the league for a very long time.

Joe Adams immediately changes that.

He's without a doubt one of the most spectacular punt returners in this draft, something the Colts could really use in this time of transition. With the offense likely to struggle with new and young players all over the field, big plays from the special teams could be a valuable spark to a team desperate for points.

Adams has five punt return touchdowns in the last two seasons, including what has to be the punt return of the year against Tennessee (featured above) and a 97-yarder in 2010.

He can also line up at wide receiver, as he posted 54 catches for 652 yards and three touchdowns last season.

As if that wasn't enough, he ran it 10 times for 139 yards last season, including a 92-yard touchdown burst.

This guy can do it all.

Best of all, he can be had in the later rounds, probably the fifth or sixth.

Robert Turbin, Running Back

If not for two season-ending knee injuries, Robert Turbin would be projected as an early second-round pick.

As is, he may end up going in the third.

This guy is a monster. The definition of the total package.

At 5'10" his center of gravity is extremely low, and his balance is a definite strength.

At 220 pounds, he is bulky enough to be an every-down back without being so big that his speed or agility is bogged down.

His numbers pop right off the page: 1517 rushing yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, 6.1 yards per carry. He even added 171 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.

It won't be long before some fanbase is calling this guy the "Turbinator."

I hope it's the Colts.

Tommy Streeter, Wide Receiver

If you like Tommy Streeter as a prospect, it isn't because of his past.

It's because of his future.

Dude is 6'5", 215 pounds and ran a fire-starting 4.4 40-yard dash at the combine.

Wow.

While he could certainly be a project at wide receiver, he is a player that does not come along every year.

Interestingly enough, Stephen Hill of Georgia Tech had a very similar combine to Streeter and saw his stock soar into the mid-late first round. Streeter's stock didn't see a boost nearly as significant as that of Hill. Streeter is still being considered as a mid-round talent, possibly sitting on the board until the fourth round.

Could be a solid steal for a team desperate for targets.