ESPN.com AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky posted an interesting item Monday taking a snapshot of seven early, pre-NFL Scouting Combine mock drafts — Mel Kiper, Bleacher Report, Bucky Brooks, newnfldraft.com, NFLDraftDog.com, NFLDraftUpdates.com and KDraftonline’s consensus – and how they related to the division.

It’s worth a look and here’s the link.

The sites he included with the Colts’ projected selection at No. 31.

Mel Kiper: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State.

Bleacher Report: Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida.

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State.

NewNFLDraft.com: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho.

NFLDraftDog.com: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri.

NFLDraftUpdates.com: Daryl Washington, LB, TCU.

KDraftonline consensus: Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas.

Kuharsky then provided his thoughts on the list, saying, “Predicting (Colts President) Bill Polian is incredibly difficult, because he’s as serious about ‘best player available’ as anyone. At this point, I’ll say a defensive tackle would surprise me.” IFR Analysis: Not surprisingly, Kuharsky did a nice job analyzing summing up Polian’s approach. The coming months as is the case every season will be notable for the consistency with which mock drafters ignore the Colts’ draft history. The Colts haven’t taken linebacker in the first round since 1999 and they likely won’t change that trend this season, despite the draftniks continuing to harp on that being a need position. The Colts don’t necessarily draft for need and they sure don’t follow the thoughts of draftniks. Pouncey has been connected with the Colts a lot early and interior offensive line does make some sense, but to analyze much more in February would be not only premature, but a bit silly. Stay tuned and if you’re into that sort of thing, enjoy this weekend’s NFL Scouting Combine.