Ballard wasn’t so sure Walley would still be around if the Colts moved back. “That's why we took him,” Ballard said. “I don't care where everybody thinks they're going to go – I don't. We grade them and we take them. We think he's got a chance to be a really good starting corner in this league.”

The Indianapolis Colts selected Minnesota CB Justin Walley with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Indianapolis Colts made sure to get the player they wanted at the end of Day 2, regardless of outside perception. Even though general manager Chris Ballard admitted the selection of cornerback Justin Walley would be considered a reach by others,