PFF grades for each Colts player on defense

As we navigate our way through the depths of the NFL offseason, let’s take a closer look at the Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 roster through the lens of PFF’s grading system.

Now, of course, PFF’s grades are far from the be-all-end-all when it comes to player evaluation. It is just one tool within the tool belt. However, generally speaking, when a player is performing really well, PFF’s grades reflect that, and the same can be said for when a player is performing not so well.

Below is a look at PFF’s grading system to provide some context behind the numbers:

90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
70-79.9: Good
60-69.9: Above average
50-59.9: Average
40-49.9: Below average
39.9 or less: Poor

Also, please note that any player with an asterisk by their grade is because they are a rookie and played at the college level last season.

Here is a look at each player on the defensive side of the ball for the Colts and what their PFF grade was last season, along with the number of snaps they played because sample size does matter.

To take a look at the PFF grades for each of the Colts’ offensive players, click here.

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Micah Abraham*

Dec 19, 2023; Frisco, TX, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd defensive back Micah Abraham (6) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the UTSA Roadrunners at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 82.0
Snaps played: 887

Darrell Baker Jr.

Jenna Watson/USA TODAY

PFF grade: 51.8
Snaps played: 469

JuJu Brents

Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback JuJu Brents (29) celebrates a tackle in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 63.2
Snaps played: 497

Clay Fields*

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Indianapolis Colts helmets sit on the bench before the start of the Colts and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 70.7
Snaps played: 448

Dallis Flowers

Sep 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Dallis Flowers (33) motions prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 66.4
Snaps played: 304

Jaylon Jones

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

PFF grade: 56.8
Snaps played: 788

Chris Lammons

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Chris Lammons (34) makes his way to group drills Friday, July 28, 2023, during an indoor practice at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana.

PFF grade: 53.6
Snaps played: 60

Kenny Moore

(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 77.4
Snaps played: 1,089

Jaylin Simpson*

Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) exits the field after defeating Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

PFF grade: 76.9
Snaps played: 650

Ameer Speed

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 72.6
Snaps played: 10

Genard Avery

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Samson Ebukam

Robert Scheer/IndyStar

PFF grade: 84.4
Snaps played: 703

Isaiah Land

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 70.6
Snaps played: 31

Laiatu Latu*

Sep 16, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 96.3
Snaps played: 535

Titus Leo

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Tyquan Lewis

(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 73.7
Snaps played: 437

Dayo Odeyingbo

Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 623
Snaps played: 56.9

Kwity Paye

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) yells after recovering a second quarter fumble on a strip by teammate defensive tackle Taven Bryan (96) on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

PFF grade: 74.3
Snaps played: 700

Adetomiwa Adebawore

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 27.5
Snaps played: 132

Taven Bryan

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 24: Tanner McKee #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball against Taven Bryan #96 of the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992235 ORIG FILE ID: 1621487839

PFF grade: 51.3
Snaps played: 343

DeForest Buckner

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 81.8
Snaps played: 841

Raekwon Davis

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 05: Raekwon Davis #98 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field before the game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 57.5
Snaps played: 531

Eric Johnson

Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Johnson (93) in the tunnel against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 30.5
Snaps played: 265

Jonah Laulu*

Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jonah Laulu (8) reacts during the first quarter against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 68.1
Snaps played: 279

Grover Stewart

Justin Casterline/Getty Images

PFF grade: 76.2
Snaps played: 445

Austin Ajiake

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Liam Anderson

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Liam Anderson (47) tackles Tennessee Titans cornerback Eric Garror (33) on a punt return Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Jaylon Carlies*

Sep 4, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Jaylon Carlies (1) intercepts a pass intended for Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Finn Hogan (17) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 68.3
Snaps played: 687

Zaire Franklin

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 60.9
Snaps played: 1,090

Ronnie Harrison

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 64.9
Snaps played: 234

Cameron McGrone

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 82.7
Snaps played: 8

Segun Olubi

(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 56.2
Snaps played: 115

EJ Speed

Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 65.0
Snaps played: 730

Grant Stuard

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 03: Grant Stuard #41 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 32.6
Snaps played: 32

Craig Young*

Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Craig Young (15) celebrates with his teammates after making an interception during the second half against the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 69.2
Snaps played: 574

Julian Blackmon

(Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

PFF grade: 68.3
Snaps played: 987

Kendell Brooks

Jul 27, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kendell Brooks (28) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) perform a drill during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Nick Cross

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

PFF grade: 71.8
Snaps played: 292

Marcel Dabo

Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marcel Dabo (42) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0

Trevor Denbow

Indianapolis Colts safety Trevor Denbow (43) tackles Tennessee Titans cornerback Eric Garror (33) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

PFF grade: 50.4
Snaps played: 7

Rodney Thomas

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 58.2
Snaps played: 962

Michael Tutsie

North Dakota State safety Michael Tutsie (left) makes an interception in front of Delaware receiver Thyrick Pitts (1) and defensive back Destin Talbert in the first quarter at Delaware Stadium Saturday

PFF grade: N/A
Snaps played: 0