The Indianapolis Colts selected Maryland safety Nick Cross in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night. Cross, a former star at DeMatha who left Maryland following his junior season, was chosen with the 96th pick.
As a full-time starter last year, Cross led the team with three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He recorded 66 tackles and helped the Terps to a winning record for the first time since 2014. The 6-foot, 212-pound defensive back earned an honorable mention all-Big Ten nod in each of his three seasons at Maryland.
He arrived in College Park as a four-star recruit who previously committed to Florida State. Cross was considered the top in-state prospect, and he made his decision to become a Terp just after Michael Locksley was named the school’s coach.
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