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Colts Draft Temple Cornerback Nate Hairston In Round Five

INDIANAPOLIS – Drafting two cornerbacks was always a strong possibility for the Colts in 2017 and that happened during Saturday’s fifth round

In Round Five of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Colts took Temple cornerback Nate Hairston (6-0 and 193 pounds).

Getting To Know Nate Hairston

-Why Hairston?

Hairston played just two seasons at cornerback (one year as a starter) but his final one was strong enough to earn draft consideration. In 2016, Hairston did not allow a touchdown in 36 targets his way. Per Pro Football Focus, Hairston had the 8th-best yards per coverage snap of any college corner last season.