Nick
Cross.
Nick
Cross.
Maryland· 6'0"· 212 lb· 4.34s 40
A Cover-3 match scheme emphasizes disciplined zone defenders with the versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary.
Initially a key special teams contributor with a path to becoming a starting strong safety.
Man-heavy schemes that demand consistent high-level man-to-man coverage skills against slot receivers or tight ends.
His elite athleticism and size are clear assets, though his coverage instincts and processing speed in complex schemes will need refinement.
Selected #96 overall in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Indianapolis Colts out of Maryland.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.34sp50
- Vertical
- 37inp50
- Broad jump
- 130inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- —rep
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Maryland | 12 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | Maryland | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Maryland | 13 | 66 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | — | 29 | 134 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Nick Cross has been a reserve safety and special teams contributor for the Indianapolis Colts. He has seen limited defensive snaps but has been a core special teams player.