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Indianapolis Colts make first round trade in way-too- early 2026 NFL mock draft.
The draft order was determined by Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator.
The Colts took Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the ninth overall pick in Round 1 .
Following this pick, the Colts traded back into the first round to take Florida center Jake Slaughter .
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