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On NFL Honors Night, Our ‘Indianapolis Colts Honors’ Awards

ByLuke Schultheis|
Feb 1, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis receives the Deacon Jones Player of the Year award at the 3rd NFL Honors at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis receives the Deacon Jones Player of the Year award at the 3rd NFL Honors at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson (52) celebrates his interception returned for a touchdown with linebacker Erik Walden (93) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson (52) celebrates his interception returned for a touchdown with linebacker Erik Walden (93) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Player of the Year: ILB D’Qwell Jackson

The 32 year old inside linebacker enjoyed himself one of his most productive seasons. Specifically, D’Qwell Jackson started all 16 games for the Colts, recording 150 tackles on the season which was the 2nd most in the NFL.

The 10-year veteran also had 3 sacks, 1 interception for a touchdown, and 1 forced fumble.

While Jackson still draws criticism for his coverage ability, he remains a tackling machine and has a nose and knack for finding the football.

From a consistency standpoint, he was arguably the Colts best defensive player this past season.

Honorable Mention: DE Kendall Langford

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