What happened: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner dropped to ninth overall among his position in ESPN's latest survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts. The 24-year-old fell from fifth in last year's poll following a midseason trade from the New York Jets.

Why it matters: Evaluators cited missed tackles and a persistent lack of interceptions as primary reasons for his slide. Some coaches countered that playing a full year under defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will stabilize his consistency in coverage.

What to watch: Gardner will look to rebuild his stock during his first full offseason in Indianapolis before the 2026 campaign kicks off.