Nick Cross

Center Tanor Bortolini and safety Nick Cross meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-23 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts S Nick Cross intercepts Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert pass in Week 7 on October 19, 2025.

Colts.com writer & stadium PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by safety Nick Cross (3:09) for a conversation about how he's become the standout player he is in 2025. It starts with Cross studying pro athletes (4:28) and how the prepare as a kid, and how he continues to be a lifelong learner when it comes to his process (8:38). Nick then gets into how Lou Anarumo has helped bring his game to another level (12:42) and shares a wholesome story from his wild high school recruiting process (16:45). JJ and Nick also discuss how he's rebounded from a difficult start to his career (22:13) and why he watches Bob Sanders tape before every season (27:12).

Indianapolis Colts DT Adetomiwa Adebawore and S Nick Cross sack Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford for a loss of 9 yards during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on September 28, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts S Nick Cross sacks Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for loss of 7 yards in Week 1 on September 7, 2025.

Anthony Gould, Nick Cross, Joe Bachie, and Grover Stewart meet with the media following the team's night practice on Thursday.

Colts safety Nick Cross discusses his draft day memories when being selected by Indianapolis in the 3rd round, 96th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts running back Khalil Herbert wakes up with "GMFB" and new teammate and guest host safety Nick Cross. They discuss Herbert now being in the same backfield with running back Jonathan Taylor, the origin of his "Juice" nickname and his favorite Jamaican dish.

DeForest Buckner, Kenny Moore II, Julian Blackmon, E.J. Speed, and Nick Cross met with the media on Monday to reflect on the Colts' 2024 season, sharing their thoughts and takeaways from the season, as well as areas for improvement.

Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne in the backfield for a loss of 7 yards.

Nick Cross intercepts the Bo Nix pass vs. Denver Broncos,

Nick Cross intercepts the Sam Darnold pass vs. Minnesota Vikings

Nick Cross intercepts the Trevor Lawrence pass vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Safety Nick Cross speaks with the media to close out the Colts' 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4.

Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross stops Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson in the backfield for a 2-yard loss.

Safety Nick Cross meets with the media following Colts Training Camp practice on Wednesday at Grand Park.

From Zaire Franklin's punchout touchdown return to Kenny Moore's memorable day in Carolina, relive every Colts takeaway from the 2023 season.

Safety Nick Cross speaks with the media to recap the Colts' 30-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Nick Cross goes up and over Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens for an interception on the Steelers' deep shot attempt.

Nick Cross intercepts the Mitchell Trubisky pass vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 12/16/2023

Tight end Kylen Granson and safety Nick Cross speak with the media to recap the Colts' 31-28 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Safety Nick Cross meets with the media following Day 9 of Colts Training Camp practice at Grand Park.

Colts rookie safety Nick Cross discusses making his first NFL start on Sunday, getting major playing time as a young player and how much his relationship with Rodney McCleod has helped him to this point in the season.

Safety Nick Cross meets with the media to discuss his mindset going into games, treating every play as a new learning experience, what he's learned from veteran defensive backs like Rodney McLeod and Stephon Gilmore, and what he hopes to get out of the final training camp practices.

Safety Nick Cross speaks to the media following Thursday's practice at Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks offers his perspective on how the Colts have remained so focused and even-keeled through their high level of success so far this season, and breaks down a key defensive play from the Colts' 38-24 win.

Beginning this week, Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks will offer his viewpoint of the Colts' most recent game, from major storylines to key plays. In this week's column, Bill looks at how the Colts handled two teammates sustaining injuries in pregame warm-ups, plus a massive play on defense in the first half. 

Cross currently leads the Colts with 34 tackles and is tied for first among all NFL safeties with two sacks.

Cross tallied 145 tackles in 2024, good for second on the team and eighth in the NFL.

As the Colts' run defense has rebounded following a rough two weeks to begin the 2024 season, Cross' speed, physicality and instincts have consistently shown up to shut down opposing rushing offenses. 

The Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-14, on Thursday at Paycor Stadium to finish the 2024 preseason. Here are some final takeaways before the games start to count. 

The Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals, 21-13, on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. While the majority of the team's starters didn't play, there was still plenty to take away from the Colts' second preseason game of 2024. 

Cross is getting work at strong safety, free safety and slot corner during his second training camp in the NFL. 

Blackmon spent the spring learning the in's and outs of playing strong safety in Gus Bradley's defense, and has a tremendous opportunity ahead not only for the Colts, but for himself personally. 

Julian Blackmon's move to strong safety was an intriguing development to come out of the Colts' offseason program. 

The Colts Mailbag is back! Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we took questions on, well, mostly the 2023 NFL Draft. 

The Indianapolis Colts on Friday night traded back into the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting University of Maryland safety with the 96th-overall pick. What did Cross have to say in his first media availability as a member of the Colts?

Cross is the fourth player drafted by the Colts on Friday, joining wide receiver Alec Pierce, tight end Jelani Woods and offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann. 

The 2025 Homecoming honored the bravery of pediatric patients while celebrating the compassion of caregivers and the power of community support. This high-energy, heartfelt Homecoming-themed event transformed Lucas Oil Stadium into a celebration zone with a sports-themed runway show featuring patients, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers players, a live DJ set, interactive field games and activities, appearances by mascots, cheerleaders, and plenty of raffle prizes, food and drinks.

View photos of safety Nick Cross as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

Take a look at some of the top photos of safety Nick Cross during Colts media day.

View photos of safety Nick Cross as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

View some of the best photos of safety Nick Cross in his 2022 debut season with the Colts.