Nick Cross
22-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
39
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
Early lead in safety competition
Cross appears to have have the lead in Indanapolis' free safety competition so far during OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 1075thefan.com reports.
ANALYSIS
There is still a long way to go, to be sure, but Cross is getting more reps with the first team during OTAs. He is competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for the opportunity to start alongside strong safety Julian Blackmon in the secondary. Cross started just two games in 2023, but he did suit up for 17 regular-season games. The 22-year-old finished the year with 39 tackles (24 solo).
There is still a long way to go, to be sure, but Cross is getting more reps with the first team during OTAs. He is competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for the opportunity to start alongside strong safety Julian Blackmon in the secondary. Cross started just two games in 2023, but he did suit up for 17 regular-season games. The 22-year-old finished the year with 39 tackles (24 solo).
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Measurables Review
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How do Nick Cross' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
212 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.34 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
130 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
31.50 in
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Cross, a 2022 third-round draft pick, is a missile out of Maryland at 6-foot, 212 pounds with 4.34 speed, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him win a starting role after the retirement of Khari Willis. Cross probably fits better in the box than far downfield.
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Part of competition at safety
Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Wednesday that Cross will have an opportunity to earn the starting free safety job this season, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Impresses in Year 2
Cross racked up 39 tackles (24 solo), two pass breakups and one interception across 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.
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Taking on starting role
Cross will take over as a starting safety due to Julian Blackmon (shoulder) being moved to Indianapolis' injured reserve list, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Limited to special teams
Cross had two tackles while limited to special teams in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
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Loses starting role
Cross played just one snap on defense and five snaps on special teams in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Chiefs.
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