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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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
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