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

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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Aug 29, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Henry Anderson (96) tackles St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead (24) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Henry Anderson (96) tackles St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead (24) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Rookie of the Year: DE Henry Anderson

While Henry Anderson‘s season was cut short with a season-ending knee injury, the rookie defensive end was arguably the team’s best defensive lineman before his injury.

In 9 starts, Anderson had 31 tackles and 1 sack. However, that doesn’t paint the entire picture.

According to ProFootballFocus, Anderson was the 14th best rated defensive end in football with a +12.6 overall grade. He was the team’s best run stuffer, as he finished with a +10.2 run stopping grade overall.

Honorable Mention: NT David Parry