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Colts Could Consider these Top 7 ‘Under the Radar’ Free Agents

By Luke Schultheis

Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive back Micah Hyde (33) celebrates a play during the game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive back Micah Hyde (33) celebrates a play during the game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Duron Harmon (30) waits for the snap against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Duron Harmon (30) waits for the snap against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Duron Harmon, Safety New England Patriots

As a former 2013 3rd round pick of the New England Patriots, Duron Harmon has steadily become a reliable nickel safety for the back of this Super Bowl winning secondary.

During this past season, the 6’1″, 205 pound safety recorded 29 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception in 16 games (4 starts).

Like others on this list, he was among Pro Football Focus ‘10 under-the-radar players‘ in this year’s free agency:

"“Harmon is an intriguing play for free agency, as he’s always been a backup in New England—with a few spot starts when needed—and has played very well. Harmon plays almost all of his snaps at deep FS, and is rarely targeted (30 targets in his career), but makes the most of those targets, coming away with nine interceptions and three pass breakups (not all INTs were when he was primary coverage player).”"

Specifically, per Pro Football Focus (subscription), the former Rutgers standout was rated as their 54th best rated safety with a +76.3 grade overall.

In comparison, per Bleacher Report’s NFL 1000, Harmon was ranked as their 19th best safety overall this past season with a +71.6 grade overall.

While teams should be wary of poaching Patriots, as the Donald Thomas signing clearly failed for the Colts and likewise, safety Patrick Chung for the Philadelphia Eagles (among others), it does look as though Harmon has the potential to become an impact starter at safety for an NFL team.

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