Nick Cross
Position: DB
Jersey #: 25
Date of Birth: September 10, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 212 lbs
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round , Pick 96 in 2022 by IND
First Team: IND (2022)
Last Team: WAS (2026)
Career Summary
Maryland safety
Nick Cross played safety at Maryland and started all 13 games during his junior season in 2021.
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College Career
2021 defensive production
Cross led Maryland with three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 2021. He also recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and three sacks, including a forced fumble in the Pinstripe Bowl win over Virginia Tech.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis draft selection
The Indianapolis Colts selected Cross with the 96th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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29244, 00-0037616, 2001-09-10, Nick Cross, Nicolas, Cross
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#9Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 87.8
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.