The Indianapolis Colts selected Maryland safety Nick Cross by trading for the 96th overall pick (Rd 3) from the Denver Broncos, surrendering a 2023 3rd round pick and this year’s 179th overall pick (Rd 5) in the process:
The 6’0”, 212 pound junior safety (with 31 1/2” arms) recorded 66 tackles (44 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 passes defensed, and 2 forced fumbles during 12 starts in 2021—earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors (for a third season).
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