Prospects at the NFL Combine that could be future Colts

Defensive backs that Colts should watch

Although the corner class isn’t necessarily elite, the depth at the position is as deep as it gets. In this draft there is a plethora of three to four year starters.

Xavier Rhodes seemingly underperformed in 2021, and TJ Carrie showed minimum level ability outside of special teams. Both veterans are set to hit the open market.

Adding a corner to the defensive backfield to pair with rising star Rock Ya-Sin, is a priority. Gus Bradley may be able to squeeze a familiar face to Indy via Free Agency, but adding depth, especially with the number of injuries the secondary suffered, is equally important.

It seems the safety position is up for a shuffle as well. Andrew Sendejo somehow lucked his way into another roster spot in Indy in 21, after Julian Blackmon went down with an achillies injury. Jaheel Addae, another vet that found his way onto an NFL roster should also be on the move this off season.

George Odum is a player who’s noted to potentially return to the Colts, but getting another coverage guy on the back end to mellow the trio of Blackmon, Willis, and Odum would be ideal.

The Corners that stick out to me most are Joshua Williams (Fayetteville ST), Coby Bryant (Cincinnati ), and Roger McCreary (Auburn). Simply put, these guys are playmakers in the defensive backfield. Coming from a small school, Williams could slip into the later rounds unless his workouts are incredible.

Nick Cross (Maryland), Kerby Joseph (Illinois), and Verone McKinley III (Oregon) all contain different skillsets the Colts tend to chase. Joseph is the big hitter, McKinley is the straight cover guy, and Cross is a blend of both.