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Why Chris Ballard, Colts Drafted Kwity Paye With 21st Pick In NFL Draft The Colts were thrilled with how the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft fell to them with the 21st overall pick on Thursday, and used that se...

APRIL 30, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Indianapolis Colts add pass rusher Kwity Paye of Michigan

The Indianapolis Colts have selected defensive end Kwity Paye of Michigan with their first-round pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Picked by Indianapolis at 21 The Colts selected Paye in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 21st overall.

Impact Indianapolis was in a sweet spot at 21 with plenty of offensive line and edge options available. The Colts went defense, adding one of the best pass rushers in the class in Paye out of Michigan. Paye has the frame (6-foot-2, 261 pounds) to hold up against the run and boasts athleticism as well, running a 4.57-second 40-yard dash. He had 11.5 sacks during his four years in Ann Arbor, which may not be eye-popping but the film shows him as a regular disruptor in the backfield. Paye projects to play with his hand in the ground in Indianapolis' 4-3 scheme.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE