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Indianapolis Colts announce signing of former Auburn OL Braden Smith
By Adam Spencer
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The Indianapolis Colts went heavy on offensive linemen in the first two rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame OL Quentin Nelson in Round 1 and Auburn OL Braden Smith in Round 2.
Now, the Colts have reached an agreement with the former Tiger, announcing his signing on Wednesday afternoon.
That means the Colts now have 10 of their 11 total draft picks under contract for the upcoming season:
Braden Smith has signed his rookie contract.
We have have now signed 10 of our 11 draft picks from the 2018 @NFL Draft: https://t.co/j6aRElEPb8 pic.twitter.com/VLAhZmkS2J
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 27, 2018
Smith will be tasked with helping to improve the protection around star QB Andrew Luck, assuming Luck is healthy enough to start the 2018 season.
Either way, Smith could see some immediate playing time, as there are plenty of open jobs along the Colts’ offensive line.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
