The Indianapolis Colts are arguably the deepest at the cornerback position with Sauce Gardner, Charvarius Ward, and Kenny Moore II leading the way, though they’re still doing their due diligence.
Indy has completed a virtual interview with North Carolina State cornerback Devon Marshall ahead of the NFL Draft, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson.
At 5’11”, 194 lbs, Marshall’s stature doesn’t wow you, yet his statistical output in two years as a key contributor for the Wolfpack suggests that he’s nothing to scoff at. His combination of instincts and general ball skills explains how he’s around the ball as often as he is.
Devon Marshall totaled 50 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and a nation-high 16 passes broken up in his Senior season, earning an 86.1 grade from Pro Football Focus — the 22nd best grade among all 897 qualifying cornerbacks.
However, his 4.24 relative athletic score is the opposite of what this regime has typically coveted. That, coupled with a deep cornerback room already in place, is enough to question just how much interest is actually there. Still, general manager Chris Ballard and Co. have recently begun deviating from the norm, so no longer are the days when subpar athletes are immediately counted out as potential Colts fits.
Perhaps the Colts are merely doing their homework, which, given that Marshall is viewed as a Day 3 (rounds 4-7) draft selection, makes even more sense as they could potentially add him to the mix via a preferred UDFA signing if things don’t go as planned for Marshall and his camp.
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