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2019 NFL Draft: Indianapolis Colts Three-round Mock Draft

By Caleb Pierson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 01: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown durling the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 01: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown durling the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 03: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies celebrates in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal during their game at Husky Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 03: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies celebrates in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal during their game at Husky Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Round 2 Pick 36

Byron Murphy – CB – Washington

The Colts will be thrilled to land Murphy here in the early second. Due to fellow corners Greedy Williams, Deandre Baker, and Julian Love, Murphy could be overlooked and allow him to slide to the early second round.

Murphy is not the biggest cornerback you will see, while he is 6-0 tall he is only 170 pounds and has a smaller frame than most 6-0 players. But do not let that be a red flag, He makes up for his smaller frame by being a smart tackler. He knows how to cleanly lower his shoulder and deliver a powerful blow while also wrapping up. This has helped him cause multiple fumbles and incomplete passes. Murphy plays like one of the biggest players on the field.

Murphy’s smaller frame does impact his ability to play up tight in man coverage however. He will likely never be a corner who will shadow teams top receivers. He makes up for this with his smart football IQ, which makes him a very good zone corner. He can effectively read routes and make the necessary adjustments to get to the ball and cause the pass breakup.

Despite his small frame, Murphy has all of the tools to develop as a very good NFL corner back. Murphy has the potential to step in as a day one starter on corner back needy teams like the Colts. Murphy would be an excellent addition a secondary that already includes Malik Hooker and Clayton Geathers at safety.

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