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Pat McAfee to Announce Colts’ Day 2 Picks at 2026 NFL Draft

The presenter choice adds star power to a Day 2 with potential trade-down moves.

Overview

  • The NFL, which confirmed the assignment Thursday, tapped former Colts punter Pat McAfee to read Indianapolis’ Round 2 and 3 selections.
  • Indianapolis goes into Day 2 holding the 47th and 78th picks, with GM Chris Ballard having signaled an interest in trading down to add selections.
  • Each NFL team will have a current or former player announce Round 2–3 picks, a format used to boost fan engagement during the event.
  • McAfee was a Colt from 2009 to 2016, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2014 and two Pro Bowl nods, and he now hosts ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show.
  • He previously took the draft stage for the Colts in 2019 in Nashville, delivering a viral intro before announcing linebacker Bobby Okereke in the third round.